Cystic Fibrosis Carrier Screening

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Author Debby Golonka, MPH
Editor Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA
Associate Editor Tracy Landauer
Primary Medical Reviewer Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics
Specialist Medical Reviewer Susanna McColley, MD - Pediatric Pulmonology
Last Updated June 23, 2009

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Author: Debby Golonka, MPH Last Updated: June 23, 2009
Medical Review: Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics
Susanna McColley, MD - Pediatric Pulmonology

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Topic Contents
 What Is Cystic Fibrosis?
 What Causes Cystic Fibrosis?
 What Is Carrier Screening?
 Who Should Be Screened?
 What If I Am a Carrier?
 Is Screening Accurate?
 Should I Be Screened?
 Why Not Be Screened?
 Other Places To Get Help
 Related Information
 References
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