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A Guatemalan child with a history of meconium ileus is brought to a clinic because of a chronic cough. The mother notes a history of respiratory tract infections and bulky, foul-smelling stools…

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A Guatemalan child with a history of meconium ileus is brought to a clinic because of a chronic cough. The mother notes a history of respiratory tract infections and bulky, foul-smelling stools. After assessment of the respiratory tract illness, the practitioner should also look for signs of:

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  • Acystinuria
  • Bhypoglycemia
  • Ciron deficiency anemia
  • Dsphingomyelin accumulation
  • Evitamin A deficiency

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#cystic fibrosis#fat-soluble vitamin deficiency#vitamin A#malabsorption complication
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