1. Hemophilia Created By Dave Tirabassi

2. 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 – www.mybloodyourblood.org www.mybloodyourblood.org

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

4. 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 – www.caremark.com www.caremark.com

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

6. Side Effects Include… Swelling may occur around the joints Urine may contain blood Respiratory problems may arise Brain damage may occur – http://library.thinkquest.org http://library.thinkquest.org

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

8. World’s Easiest Question Should Gene Therapy Techniques Be Applied to Hemophilia? YES! – www.cbsnews.com www.cbsnews.com