Difference between revisions of "Cystic Fibrosis"
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==Explanation of Condition== | ==Explanation of Condition== | ||
Genetic condition causing recurrent lung infections and pancreatic failure with malabsorption. | Genetic condition causing recurrent lung infections and pancreatic failure with malabsorption. | ||
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+ | Approximately 1 in 25 people of white Northern European descent carry the cystic fibrosis gene. These people are entirely asymptomatic. | ||
==Guidance== | ==Guidance== |
Latest revision as of 17:14, 9 June 2016
Contents
Diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis
RECRUITMENT- NOT ACCEPTABLE
VT - NOT ACCEPTABLE
Carrier of Cystic Fibrosis Gene
RECRUITMENT- ACCEPTABLE
VT - ACCEPTABLE
Individual at Risk
Donor
Explanation of Condition
Genetic condition causing recurrent lung infections and pancreatic failure with malabsorption.
Approximately 1 in 25 people of white Northern European descent carry the cystic fibrosis gene. These people are entirely asymptomatic.
Guidance
Procedural risk. Do not accept.
Pseudonyms or Related Conditions
CF
Version
Version 1, Edition 1
Date of Last Update
15th June 2012