Fact #1
10 Interesting Facts about Hemophilia
- Since it is a recessive X-linked trait, Hemophilia is more common in men than in women.
Chase Brooks and Jacob Cochran
Fact #2
Fact #3
- Hemophilia A occurs in apporximately 1 in 4,500 males.
- Hemophilia B affects nearly 1 in 20,000 newborn males.
Fact #4
- Hemophilia A occurs when there is an absense of the blood clotting factor VIII.
Fact #5
Hemophilia B occurs when there is an absense of the blood clotting factor IX.
Fact #6
- Aquired Hemophilia occurs when the body produces autoantibodies that attack and destroy the blood clotting factor VIIII
Fact #7
- Another name for Hemophilia B is "Christmas Disease"
Fact #8
- Hemophilia B Leyden, a rare form of Hemophilia B causes young children to bleed excessively throughout childhood, but little after reaching puberty.
Fact #9
- In extreme cases, some people may experience severe bleeding without an injury (spontaneous bleeding).
Fact #10
- In more than half the cases of acquired Hemophilia, the cause is unknown.