CF Genetics

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disease. This means that people inherit it or get it from their parents through genes. Genes also decide a lot of other body characteristics, including height, hair color and eye color.

If you or your child has recently been diagnosed with CF, you may find the information about the disease confusing and overwhelming at first. This is normal.

This section aims to give you an overview of the genetics related to CF, how it is passed to children and more. If you have more questions, speak with your CF doctor or a genetic counselor at your CF care center.

In this Section: 

• CF Genetics Basics — An overview of the genetics of CF and how it is inherited.
  
  
• Carrier Testing for CF — Frequently asked questions about tests to find out if a person carries one mutation of the CF gene.
  
  
• CF Genetics Webcasts — Watch experts discuss CF genetics.
  
  
• CFTR2 — The CFTR2 website contains information about specific cystic fibrosis mutations for people with CF, family members, health care providers and scientists.
  
  
• CRMS — Information about what CFTR-Related Metabolic Syndrome (CRMS) is, causes, symptoms and why it is important for a person with CRMS to have regular checkups with a CF doctor.

Updated 4/19/2012