Early detection of Cystic Fibrosis can prevent hospitalization. With delayed detection, the disease often leads to prolonged periods of hospitalization for the person involved. Currently, there is no known cure for Cystic Fibrosis. This means that there are about 300 new cases of Cystic Fibrosis occurring in California every year. All detected cases are treatable and curable.
Detection is key.
Without screening, the infant usually has brain damage before the disorder is discovered, and before treatment can be started. There are three defects of the urea cycle that are understood enough for consideration. Two are treatable, one is fatal. Detection and treatment of these two treatable disorders can minimize progressive brain damage. These are serious metabolic disorders which can be treated.