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Growing a Cystic Fibrosis-Relevant Polymicrobial Biofilm to Probe Community Phenotypes
Published on: April 19, 2024
[Newborn screening for cystic fibrosis]
Thao N Guyen1, Anne-Sophie Bonnel1, Isabelle Sermet-Gaudelus1
1Centre de référence maladies rares, mucoviscidose et maladies apparentées, hôpital Necker-Enfants malades, Paris, France Coordination du dépistage néonatal pour la mucoviscidose, Fédération des centres de ressources et de compétence pour la mucoviscidose Centre de dépistage régional, hôpital Necker-Enfants malades, Paris, France.
Insights
Newborn screening for cystic fibrosis (CF) allows early detection of infants with CF, enabling prompt medical follow-up. This screening also identifies infants with suspected CF who may not fit classic criteria, posing management challenges.
Area of Science:
- Medical Genetics
- Pediatrics
- Public Health
Abstract:
NEWBORN SCREENING FOR CYSTIC FIBROSIS. Neonatal screening for cystic fibrosis enables pre-symptomatic identification of infants with cystic fibrosis. The challenge for the multidisciplinary team at the cystic fibrosis resource and competence centers is to set up a medical follow-up program to prevent nutritional and respiratory complications. Neonatal screening also identifies a cohort of newborns with suspected cystic fibrosis who do not meet the classic criteria for the disease. These non-conclusive forms do not have a clearly established prognosis or management.
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