González VJA, Abreu SG, Rodríguez CF

Language: Spanish
References: 9
Page: 535-540
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ABSTRACT

The historical aspects, the physiopathology, diagnosis and treatment of cystic fibrosis up to the present as well as its scope in Cuba and worldwide was reviewed in this article. The creation of the Cuban Commission for Cystic Fibrosis in 1974 by Professor Manuel Rojo Concepción and colleagues, the work of this group during 40 years and the present and future challenges were also presented.

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