Genetic screening for cystic fibrosis.

Abstract

More than 98% of mutations causing cystic fibrosis can be detected in a Celtic population in Brittany, France. What, though, are the prospects for screening of entire populations for carriers?... Even if technology improves to the point where 95% of CF mutations can be detected routinely, and population screening becomes feasible, a more contentious matter is that of counselling and education, especially as there is every reason to believe that the lifespan of CF patients will continue to grow as therapies improve....