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Do both parents have to be cystic fibrosis gene carriers for their child to get it?

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Dr. William Walsh answered

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Yes: It is a recessive trait, so both have to have the gene to pass it to a child.

Dr Ferguson and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 4/9/2019

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