Hemophilia Created By Dave Tirabassi

What Is Hemophilia? Hemophilia is a genetic disease marked by unusually low numbers of key proteins in the plasma This protein deficiency severely lessens the bodies ability to clot blood –

About Those Proteins… Factor VIII – Hemophilia A – More common Factor IX – Hemophilia B – Less common – blood4.files.wordpress.com

Pass It On Both Hemophilia A & B are carried on the X If a daughter receives an X with and without the gene hemophilia is not expressed Prevalent in men –

Really Early Warnings Can be determined pre- birth by running tests An accurate family history can determine if screening is necessary –

Side Effects Include… Swelling may occur around the joints Urine may contain blood Respiratory problems may arise Brain damage may occur –

What To Do Doctors can administer injections to boost a protein level or prescribe medication to meet the same end –

World’s Easiest Question Should Gene Therapy Techniques Be Applied to Hemophilia? YES! –