Cystic fibrosis is an autosomal recessive genetic disorder in which a defect in the CFTR gene causes disease. The defective chloride channel causes the disease to manifest in different organs. However, the main life-limiting manifestation remains the lungs. Accordingly, this is also where most emergencies or complications occur.
Autoren
- PD Dr. med. Carsten Schwarz
- Dr. med. Patience Eschenhagen
- Prof. Dr. med. habil. Jochen Mainz
Publikation
- InFo PNEUMOLOGIE & ALLERGOLOGIE
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