Article
Antenatal testing for cystic fibrosis in Cuba, 1988-2011.
MEDICC review - 1 Jan 2000
Collazo Teresa, López Ixchel, Clark Yulia, Piloto Yaixa, González Laura, Gómez Manuel, García Marileivis, Reyes Lidice, Rodríguez Fidel
Abstract excerpt
INTRODUCTION Cystic fibrosis is a multisystem autosomal recessive disease with wide variability in clinical severity. It is incurable and characterized by elevated and premature mortality, as well as poor quality of life. Its frequency, lethality and devastating impact on both the physical and psychological wellbeing of patients and their families, make it a serious health problem. Its frequency in Cuba is 1 in...
Topics
- Cuba
- Cystic Fibrosis
- Female
- Genetic Markers
- Genetic Testing
- Genotype
- Humans
- Mutation
- Pregnancy
- Prenatal Diagnosis
- Retrospective Studies