For cellulitis involving wounds sustained in an aquatic environment, recommended antibiotic regimens vary with the type of water involved, as follows: Saltwater or brackish water: Doxycycline and ceftazidime, or a fluoroquinolone
Cystic Fibrosis affects both males and females, but is not contagious to healthy individuals. Cystic fibrosis is an inherited disease caused by mutations (changes) in a gene on chromosome 7, one of the 23 pairs of chromosomes that children inherit from their parents.Humans have 23 pairs of chromosomes in their DNA. The CF gene is found on chromosome number 7.It takes two copies of a CF gene-one inherited from each parent-for a child to show symptoms of CF. Persons born with only one CF gene (inherited from only one parent) and one normal gene are CF carriers.umans have 23 pairs of chromosomes in their DNA. The CF gene is found on chromosome number 7. It takes two copies of a CF gene-one inherited from each parent-for a child to show symptoms of CF. Persons born with only one CF gene (inherited from only one parent) and one normal gene are CF carriers.
Cystic Fibrosis. Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disease usually characterized by lung problems, which limit the lifespan on average to 30 to 40 years. The body generates abnormally thick mucus, which clogs the pancreas (which helps to break up and absorb food) and the lungs.ymptoms Of A Child With Cystic Fibrosis. Many children with cystic fibrosis suffer from these symptoms: 1  Chronic lung disease, caused by continuing infections. 2  Pancreatic deficiencies. 3  Belly pain and distended abdomen.