Infant with cystic fibrosis (CF) are likely to develop: (A) Meconium ileus, (B) Loose motions, (C) Vomiting, (D) Constpation
Answer is A. The common clinical presentations include meconium ileus in neonatal period,recurrent bronchiolitis in infancy and early childhod,recurrent respiratory tract infections ,chronic lung disease , bronchiectasis, steatorrhoea,with incresing age pancreatitis and azoospermia. Ref : Essential pediatrics,O.P.Ghai,7 th edition ,pg no:36