An Egyptian infant with cystic fibrosis mutation N1303K

الملخص EN

An Egyptian infan( with the common CFTR mutation V1303Kin exon 21 developed alkalosis, electrolyte distur-hance and pancreas insufficiency, ! he need is emphasized to consider the possibility of cystic fibrosis (CF) in the Arab world.

The frequency of N1303K mutation in the Middle East audits distribution are both reviewed.