The earliest recognizable clinical manifestation of cystic fibrosis (CF)is:

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The earliest clinical manifestation of CF is a meconium ileus,which is found in about 10% of children with CF.Clinical manifestations include abdominal distention,vomiting,failure to pass stools,and rapid development of dehydration.History of malabsorption is a later sign that manifests as failure to thrive.Foul-smelling stools and recurrent respiratory infections are later manifestations of CF.

The Earliest Recognizable Clinical Manifestation of Cystic Fibrosis (CF)is