HAEMOPILIA

OTHER NAMES

HEMOPHILIA A

• Classic hemophilia
• Factor VIII deficiency

HEMOPHILIA B

• Christmas disease
• Factor IX deficiency

CHROMOSOMES THAT ARE AFFECTED

A female with 1 affected X chromosome is a carrier of hemophilia. If she is a carrie she can pass the affected X chromosome with the clotting factor gene mutation onto her children.

SYMPTOMS

MILD HAEMOPILIA,MODERATE HAEMOPILIA,AND SEVERE HAEMOPILIA

• Causes internal bleeding and bruising
• Painful swelling of joints
• Digestive problems
• Pain and swelling under the skin
• Skin changes color

TREATMENTS

• Diagnosed by blood tests after birth
• Placenta is removed from the womb during weeks 10-13 of pregnancy
• Amniotic fluid is taken for testing during weeks 15-20 of pregnancy
• Replacement therapy
• There are no future treatments

CITES

• nhs choises
• nhlbi.nih.gov