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tinea DoC:
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griseofulvin
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scaly, pale, salmon-colored trunk lesions:
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pityriasis rosea
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psoriasis:
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aggravated by stress
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yellowish, greasy rash on scalp, ears, and forehead:
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seborrheic dermatitis
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impetigo tx:
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staphylococcos: dicloxacillin
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to avoid complications of GABHS in child - ARF and PGSN, use the antibiotic ___.
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PCN
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hyphema is a:
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hemorrhagic lesion of the anterior chamber of the eye -> REFER to ophtalmologist
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external OM DoC:
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neomycin or polymyxin topically
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if pt (+) for strep, but has a PCN allergy, give:
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cephalosporin
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"Steeple Sign" on PA and lateral films seen indicate:
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croup
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"Pickle Sign?"
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mumps
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child with suspected viral infection should avoid taking ___.
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ASA
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vesicles and ulcers on tongue and pharynx with loss of appetite, sore throat, dysphagia has ___. Treat with ___.
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Herpangina; treat with APAP in order to reduce pain associated with oral ulcers and encourage fluid consumption
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High fever for about a week, which subsides. Now, new onset scarlet rash. Likely dx?
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roseola infantum
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mumps contagious for:
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1 day pre and 3 days post-swelling
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classic varicella presentation:
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centripetal progression, vesicular lesions, pruritus, lesions crust appear and crust over at varying intervals
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measure head circumference up until:
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36 m; 3y
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tx of tinea is ___. Take it with ___. Length of tx for corporis; for onchyo?
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griseofulvin PO; fatty foods enhance absorption; corporis tx length is 2-4w; onycho tx is 3-6 months - longer in toenails
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eczema (aka atopic dermatitis) location, tx:
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flexural, topical steroids, moisturizing creams abx for infections (m/c of which is erythromycin for Staph infections), antihistamines for pruritus
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psoriasis locations, tx:
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erythematous papules covered with thick white scales, chronic scaly plaques over elbows, knees, scalp; pinpoint pits in nail plate; Auspitz sign; tx with emollient creams topical steoids, Nizoral, phototherapy; DoC is topical steroids: fluocinonide / Lidex or clobetasol / Temovate
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port wine stain's aka
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neveus flammeus, stork bite
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bacterial conjunctivitis
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H. influ., Strepto. pneumo; yellow-green d/c, often unilateral, Winter Months; tx: erythromycin, fluoroquinolones
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viral conjunctivitis
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self-limiting; usually adenovirus, >6y/o; clear, watery d/c, URTI sx, Spring and Fall
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pre-req for development of rheumatic fever?
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infection with GABHS
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commonly occurs with atopic dermatitis (aka eczema)?
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asthma
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candida infection's aka:
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moniliasis, candidiasis, thrush
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if using Lamisil / terbinafine for ___, should monitor ___ periodically.
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onychomycoses; check LFT's
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for Strep throat, what is DoC:
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PCN V
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for H. Influenzae, what is the DoC?
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ceftriaxone: 2nd and 3rd generation cephalosporins or fluoroquinolones (cipro-, moxi-, levo-, gemi-floxacin)
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DoC for scabies:
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permethrin / Elimite 5% cream; applied at bedtime; wash of in AM; wash all clothing and linens in hot water; second application 1 week later
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tinea versicolor tx:
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selenium sulfide lotion 2.5% / Selsun Blue
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cradle cap aka:
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seborrheic dermatitis
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head lice tx:
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permethrin 1% / Nix shampoo for 10 minutes, rinse out; wash all linens and clothing for 30 min on high heat
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in pediatric pt. what is the DoC for sinusitis? length of tx?
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amox 80mg/kg/d OR Augmentin 45mg/kg/d OR Azithromycin 50mg/kg/d OR erythromycin 50mg/kg/d
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DoC for thrush?
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oral Nystatin / fluconazole
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etx of epiglottitis?
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H. Influenza, Type B (HiB); "Thumb Sign" seen on lateral C-spine plain films, REFER!
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influenza incubation period?
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1-4d
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HAV contagious for how long?
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1-3w
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rubeola / Measles rash presents first where?
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forehead -> face -> trunk; maculopapular rash; Koplik spots (small white papules on diffusely red base on the buccal mucosa)
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Rubella / German Measles contagion period:
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7d prior to and 7 days post illness
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erythema infectiosum aka
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Fifth Disease; Slapped-Cheek Syndrome
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tx MRSA dermatological infection with:
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Bactrim is MRSA DoC
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meningococcal meningitis cutaneous symptoms?
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petechiae, "blueberry muffin" appearance; can progress to purpura and SHOCK
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prophylaxis for MCV exposure:
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oral Rifampin 10mg/kg/dose PO 2xdx2d OR
ceftriaxone / Rocephin IM 125mg (< 15y/o) or 250mg for pt >15y/o |
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cat scratch fever etx, findings, duration, tx?
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Bartonella henselae - a G(-) bacillus, contact with infected animal; much LAD; lasts 2-4m; tx is symptomatic / supportive
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most fevers are caused by:
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viruses
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FUO, defined:
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prolonged fever (>3w) with unknown etiology (>100F) AND no specific dx after 3-7d or after 3d of outpatient visits, etc.
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dosage for pads with fever of APAP:
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10-15mg/kg q 4-6h for children >2m/o
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majority of pediatric fevers last ___ days.
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2-3d
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any febrile infant (2-3m or younger) with a temperature > 100.4 needs hospitalization and septic workup
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true; c'est vrai!
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m/c chronic condition in children is:
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asthma / reactive airway disease; 1/15 Americans, 1/4 of ER visits, #1 reason for missed school days
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in asthma workup, suspect ___ sx at night:
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increased cough, chest tightness, dyspnea, and wheezing at night in asthma
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CPM in nml NB:
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30-60 cpm
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nml CPM in a 1-4 year old:
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20-30cpm
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nml CPM in a 12+ year old pt:
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12-20cpm
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acute bronchitis: etx, sx, tx:
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viral inflammation of tracheal and bronchial mucosa; dry, hacking unproductive cough, may have dyspnea; tx: supportive, self-limiting illness
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chronic bronchitis:
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productive cough for >3 months for >= 2 consecutive years; cough and wheezing likely
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bronchiolitis: etx, sx, tx:
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RSV viral inflammation of small airways, decreased expiratory flow; peak incidence in 2-6 month olds; secondary smoke is a RF
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Pneumonia, bacterial tx:
< 5y/o > 5y/o |
<5 y/o: amoxicillin or, if Complicated -> cefuroxime and vancomycin
>5 y/o: azithromycin 12 mg/kg/d |
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Pneumonia, if Mycoplasma Pneumoniae is the causative agent tx:
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erythromycin, azitrhomycin or (vancomycin)
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Port Wine Stain / Neveu Flammeus covering 1/2 the face can signify:
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Sturg-Weber Syndrome: seizures, retardation, glaucoma, hemiplegia
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m/c benign tumor of infancy is:
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hemangioma
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oral dosage for antibiotics in acne and drugs:
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erythromycin 250-500mg 2xd
doxycycline 50-100mg 2xd (NOT in <8y/o because it's a tetracycline) |
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common acne treatment includes three treatment components:
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benzoyl peroxide 2.5% + Retin-A + topical Erythromycin 1%
watch for photosensitizing effect |
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impetigo: etx, tx:
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(#1) Staph and GABHS, most likely; tx with systemic abx: dicloxacillin or erythromycin and topical mupirocin / Bactroban 3xdx10d applied to affected skin
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impetigo contagious until:
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48 hours after proper abx treatment has commenced
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Griseofulvin PO for ___.
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Tinea infections; take with fatty meal; photosensitizing
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if diaper rash continues longer than 3d, it is considered:
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colonized with candida; use Nystatin cream / powder
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>6 cafe au lait spots could indicate:
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neurofibromatosis
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milia: appearance, etx
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white, yellow papules, increased sebaceous activity due to maternal hormones; 50% of infants get it
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erythema toxicum appearance:
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50% of newborns, small firm pustules and papules, clustered in up to 100; brief, transient, no tx; first 48h of life
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MRSA, revisited:
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1st line: Bactrim
clindamycin doxycycline or minocycline (photosensitivity and NOT for <8y/o) |
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cat scratch disease / fever:
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m/c cause of chronic LAD, pt is usually not very sick; NOT bacterial; spontaneous resolution in 2-4m
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retinoblastoma, m/c finding:
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strabismus; usually by 2y/o; rare intraocular tumor; metastasis; REFER; m/c malignant tumor in infant
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Moro Reflex, defined:
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startle at loud noise (birth to 3m)
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what abx to use for sinusitis if allergic to PCN (amoxicillin or Augmentin is DoC for sinusitis)?
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azithromycin or erythromycin
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3 m/c etx of bacterial nasopharyngitis:
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1. GABHS (30%)
2. Neisseria Gonorrhea 3. Corynebacterium Diphtheriae |
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for Strep throat, DoC is:
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PCN V / G IM (erythromycin if allergic to PCN)
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for Scarlet Fever, DoC is:
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PCN V / G IM (remember, it is a sequela of GABHS...)
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if increased inspiratory effort in child, suspect:
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upper airway obstruction
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if increased expiratory effort in a child, suspect:
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lower airway obstruction
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CF diagnosed via:
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sweat test
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CF sweat test result indicating (+) for CF?
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chloride concentration >60mmol/L
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CF primary affected systems:
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respiratory and GI (insufficient pancreatic enzymes produced)
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CF, other problems associated with:
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increased risk of DM, osteoporosis, infertile males, lower fertility in females; lung deficiency begins early; nutrient deficiencies
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