Haemophilia A

A congenital deficiency in Factor VIII activity (deficiency in clotting factor) and as such is transmitted genetically. The altered gene is found on the X chromosome and often affects mainly men (sufferers), whilst women are carriers and do not suffer from the disease.

Although they may have one X chromosome affected, females are able to compensate for symptoms using their second X chromosome.

Hemofilia A - Vall d'Hebron
Authorship: Vall d'Hebron
Creation date: 17.12.2021, 10:03
Modification date: 31.01.2022, 13:31
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