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Hemophilia

Published on Nov 18, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

HEMOPHILIA

WHAT IS IT?

THE LACK OF ABILITY OF THE BLOOD TO CLOT

THE CAUSES OF IT:

TOO LITTLE OF A PLASMA PROTEIN

HOW MANY BABIES ARE BORN WITH IT?

1 IN 7,000

THE SYMPTOMS

  • external bleeding
  • bruising

HOW AND WHEN IS IT DETECTED?

  • With tests it is found
  • Newborn babies

INHERITED?

YES

CURE OR TREATMENT?

THE MISSING CLOTTING FACTOR IS INJECTED INTO YOUR VEINS

THE EFFECTS

  • Bleeding
  • Bruising
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INTRESTING FACTS:

  • Abraham Lincoln had this disease
  • Less common in females
  • No cure

In Conclusion....
Hemophilia is not a deadly disease but there are some side effects from it.