H EMOPHILIA … THE BLOODIEST DISEASE OF ALL By: Megan Gwynn and Rema Shah Hames-3
C AUSE OF THE D ISORDER Recessive F8 genes- Hemophilia A F9 genes- Hemophilia B Lack of protein- Factor VIII, IX
S YMPTOMS Easy Bruising Extended Bleeding Tight joints Swelling
TREATMENT Mild Hemophilia A- injections, xyntha Mild/Severe- infusions, recombinant clotting factors Hemophilia C- plasma infusions
W HO H AS H EMOPHILIA ? Males From birth
W OULD Y OU W ANT T O K NOW ? Test the Children and Tell Them Be Informed About Your Disorder 0http:// 0
A RTIFICIAL I NSEMINATION Cheaper than Hemophilic surgeries Religious views conflict