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Can you be a carrier of cystic fibrosis and not be aware?
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Yes, most don't : The carrier state does not affect the health of an individual and is usually discovered only after a carrier couple gives birth to an affected child.It can be picked up by specialized testing.Estimates suggest 5% of caucasions are asymptomatic aarriers of the gene.
Answered 8/26/2013
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