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How Hemophilia is Inherited Inherited hemophilia. In 70% of cases of hemophilia, there is a known family history. The gene that causes hemophilia is passed from mother to child. A mother that carries the gene is called a carrier. A carrier has a 50% chance of having a son with hemophilia and a 50% chance of having a daughter who is also a carrier.In other words, a female carrier has a 25% chance of having a child with hemophilia. female can have Hemophilia because of X-inactivation or Lyonization. It is possible for one X to “shut-down” or not to express itself. If the X chromosome with the Hemophilia gene is the active chromosome than she will have lower levels. 50% of carriers have low factor levels.
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Hemophilia: From Plasma to Recombinant Factors Hemophilia: From Plasma to Recombinant Factors. Hemophilia is caused by the failure to produce certain proteins required for blood clotting: factor VIII (hemophilia A) or factor IX (hemophilia B). Because the genes encoding these factors are on the X chromosome, these diseases (termed X-linked) usually affect only men, who carry only one X chromosome.
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Hemophilia Hemophilia refers to a group of bleeding disorders in which blood clotting takes a long time. There are two forms of hemophilia: 1  Hemophilia A (classic hemophilia, or factor VIII deficiency)  Hemophilia B (Christmas disease, or factor IX deficiency)
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Human Physiology/Print Version 1 Hemophilia A, the most common type, is caused by insufficient clotting factor VIII. 2  Hemophilia B, the second most common type, is caused by insufficient clotting factor IX. 3  Hemophilia C, in which signs and symptoms are often mild, is caused by insufficient clotting factor XI.
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Frequently Asked Questions Hemophilia B is a hereditary blood coagulation disorder. It is caused by a deficiency of a blood plasma protein called factor IX that affects the clotting property of blood. Hemophilia is a hereditary bleeding disorder of specific blood clotting factors.emophilia B is a hereditary blood coagulation disorder. It is caused by a deficiency of a blood plasma protein called factor IX that affects the clotting property of blood. Hemophilia is a hereditary bleeding disorder of specific blood clotting factors.
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Hemophilia Hemophilia C is a mild form of the disease that’s caused by a deficiency of factor XI. People with this rare type of hemophilia often don’t experience spontaneous bleeding. Hemorrhaging typically occurs after trauma or surgery. Hemophilia is an inherited genetic condition.
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- The extent of bleeding depends on how severe the hemophilia is. Children who have mild hemophilia may not have signs unless they have excessive bleeding from a dental procedure, an accident, or surgery. Males who have severe hemophilia may bleed heavily after circumcision. Bleeding can occur on the body's surface (external bleeding) or inside the body (internal bleeding). Signs of external bleeding may include: 1  Bleeding in the mouth from a cut or bite or from cutting or losing a tooth.
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Facts Hemophilia (also known as: blood thinners) is an inherited bleeding disorder in which the blood does not clot properly. The lower the level of clotting factors, the more serious the hemophilia, and problems such as bleeding without obvious cause or bleeding following injuries or surgery is more likely.
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Hemophilia B Back to Top Causes. Hemophilia B is caused by an inherited X-linked recessive trait, with the defective gene located on the X chromosome. Females have two copies of the X chromosome.If the factor IX gene on one chromosome does not work, the gene on the other chromosome can do the job of making enough factor IX.ack to Top Causes. Hemophilia B is caused by an inherited X-linked recessive trait, with the defective gene located on the X chromosome. Females have two copies of the X chromosome.
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Haemophilia A From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Haemophilia A is a genetic deficiency in clotting factor VIII, which causes increased bleeding and usually affects males. About 70% of the time it is inherited as an X-linked recessive trait, but around 30% of cases arise from spontaneous mutations.
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Chasing the X-Factor Hemophilia inheritance depends on your type of hemophilia: 1  Hemophilia A or B. The gene that causes them is located on the X chromosome, so it can't be passed from father to son. 2  Hemophilia A or B almost always occurs in boys and is passed from mother to son through one of the mother's genes.
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Learning About Hemophilia Hemophilia is inherited in an X-linked recessive pattern. A condition is considered X-linked when gene mutation that causes it is located on the X chromosome, one of the two sex chromosomes. In males (who have only one X chromosome), one altered copy of the gene in each cell is enough to cause the condition.
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Gene Therapy May Let Hemophilia Patients Skip Meds Hemophilia arises from an inherited gene mutation that impedes the ability to produce normal levels of a blood clotting factor. This leaves patients vulnerable to spontaneous bleeding or excessive bleeding from injuries. The disorder has two major forms: hemophilia A, which affects about 80 percent of all patients, and hemophilia B. Hemophilia B occurs in about 1 in 30,000 boys and men, George said. Because the recessive gene disorder is linked to the X chromosome, women can be carriers but are unaffected by the condition.
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What is Hemophilia? Hemophilia [hee-muh-FIL-ee-uh] is a rare genetic bleeding disorder that prevents blood from clotting. During the clotting process, blood platelets along with special proteins, called clotting factors, help form a clot. The clot stops bleeding and protects the body while it heals. People with hemophilia have lower levels of certain clotting factors.
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Hemophilia What Is Hemophilia? Hemophilia is a rare, inherited bleeding disorder in which the blood does not clot normally. People who have it may bleed for a longer period of time following an injury or accident. People with the disorder may also bleed internally, especially in the joints (such as the knees, ankles, and elbows).
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Hemophilia A The bleeding tendency of Hemophilia A is caused by specific deficiency of a single clotting factor, Factor VIII. The clotting factors are designated by roman numeral and Factor VIII (factor eight) is critical for normal blood clot formation. Abnormalities, or mutations, in the Factor VIII gene prevent the body's production of a normal, functional coagulation Factor VIII. The gene for Factor VIII is carried on the X chromosome and the presence of one normal gene is sufficient to prevent hemophilia.
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Overview Hemophilia is a rare disorder in which your blood doesn't clot normally because it lacks sufficient blood-clotting proteins (clotting factors). If you have hemophilia, you may bleed for a longer time after an injury than you would if your blood clotted normally. Small cuts usually aren't much of a problem.
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Treatment The best way to treat hemophilia is to replace the missing blood clotting factor so that the blood can clot properly. This is done by injecting commercially prepared clotting factor concentrates into a person’s vein.
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Hemophilia Hemophilia is a bleeding disorder that slows the blood clotting process. People with this condition experience prolonged bleeding or oozing following an injury, surgery, or having a tooth pulled.
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Hemophilia People with hemophilia A do not have enough clotting factor VIII. Most people with hemophilia A have severe disease as manifested by bleeding into the large joints such as the knees or hips. . Hemophilia B is also known as Christmas disease. It is caused by a deficiency in clotting factor IX. It can be mild, moderate or severe. Hemophilia C is also called factor XI deficiency. It is uncommon in the United States. Hemophilia C is caused by a deficiency in clotting factor XI.
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Hemophilia Hemophilia is not one disease but rather one of a group of inherited bleeding disorders that cause abnormal or exaggerated bleeding and poor blood clotting. The term is most commonly used to refer to two specific conditions known as hemophilia A and hemophilia B, which will be the main subjects of this article.
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- 1 Hemophilia A, the most common type, is caused by insufficient clotting factor VIII. 2  Hemophilia B, the second most common type, is caused by insufficient clotting factor IX.3  Hemophilia C, in which signs and symptoms are often mild, is caused by insufficient clotting factor XI. Hemophilia A, the most common type, is caused by insufficient clotting factor VIII. 2  Hemophilia B, the second most common type, is caused by insufficient clotting factor IX.
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Hemophilia A Hemophilia A, also known as classical hemophilia, is a genetic bleeding disorder caused by insufficient levels of a blood protein called factor VIII. Factor VIII is a clotting factor.
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hemophilia hemophilia A classical hemophilia, a sex-linked condition due to deficiency of coagulation factor VIII; see hemophilia. hemophilia B a form similar to hemophilia A but due to a deficiency of coagulation factor IX; called also Christmas disease. See hemophilia.
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Hemophilia 1 Hemophilia is one of a group of inherited bleeding disorders that cause abnormal or exaggerated bleeding and poor blood clotting.  Hemophilia A and B are inherited in an X-linked recessive genetic pattern, so males are commonly affected while females are usually carriers of the disease.
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Causes of Hemophilia Hemophilia is inherited in an X-linked recessive pattern. A condition is considered X-linked if the mutated gene that causes the disorder is located on the X chromosome, which is one of the two sex chromosomes. Chromosomes come in pairs.