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Hemophilia

Hemophilia. By: Nicole M. What is the genetic cause of this disorder???. The genetic cause of this disorder is deletion. Known more in males or females???.

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Hemophilia

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  1. Hemophilia By: Nicole M

  2. What is the genetic cause of this disorder??? The genetic cause of this disorder is deletion .

  3. Known more in males or females??? Hemophilia is known in males then in females. Hemophilia A is the most common condition, Approximately 1 in 4,000 males world wide are born with this condition. Hemophilia B is known in approximately 1 in 20,000 newborn males world wide.

  4. Is it known more in certain ethnic groups??? The diseases is known to many different races or nationality.

  5. How often does this disorder occur??? 1 in 4,000 males world wide are born with this disease.

  6. Is it sexed linked or autosomal??? It is sex linked, you can get it from your parent. It would be coming from your mom

  7. What are the symptoms of the disorder??? • Signs of excessive external bleeding include: • Bleeding in the mouth from a cut , bite , cutting or losing a tooth • Nosebleeds for no obvious reason • Heavy bleeding from a minor cut • Bleeding from a cut that resumes after stopping for a short time • Internal bleeding in the brain is a very serious complication of hemophilia that can happen after a simple bump on the head or a more serious injury. The signs and symptoms of bleeding in the brain include: • Seizures • Repeated vomiting • Changes in behavior or being very sleepy • Sudden weakness or clumsiness of the arms or legs or difficulty walking • Double vision • Long-lasting painful headaches or neck pain or stiffness

  8. Can it be detected before birth??? It can`t be detected before birth because it might harm the baby. The earliest you can test the baby is when there 10 to make sure they are strong enough to stand it.

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