WELCOME TO SACFA
Cystic Fibrosis (CF), is an inherited genetic disease that affects a number of organs in the body, primarily the lungs and pancreas by clogging them with thick and sticky mucus.
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Golf Day – Gauteng
05 Nov 2019
94.7 Cycle 4 CF – Gauteng
17 Nov 2019
MYSCHOOL
How its works
Use the beneficiary “Cystic Fibrosis Association – Gauteng”
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EVENTS & NEWS
Armata Announces New Treatment Candidate for P. Aeruginosa Infections in CF Patients
Growing evidence suggests that using bacteriophages (also known as phages) — viruses that specifically infect and kill bacteria — may be a viable option to fight bacterial infections that are difficult to treat, particularly those resistant to multiple antibiotics. P. aeruginosa is the primary bacterial agent to cause chronic lung infections in CF patients Read more
REGISTRY PROJECT
Health professionals are teaming up with the SA cystic Fibrosis Association (SACFA) to establish a registry (or database) of people living with CF in SA. Please ask your doctor or CF clinic at your next checkup about how to sign up to the CF registry if you wish to participate. For more information click here
HELPFUL DOWNLOADS
Finding Out
A guide for parents and care-givers of children newly diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis
Consensus Document
The South African Cystic Fibrosis Consensus Document – Fifth Edition
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