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It was first recognized by Jews. It was first found in the USA in 1803 by a doctor in Philadelphia. Hemophilia first got its name at the University of Zurich in The gene was passed by Queen Victoria, Queen of England, in 1837.
Most can’t play contact sports, because injury would be very overwhelming. Many doctors will recommend protective gear. › Knee pads, elbow pads and a helmet Dental care is very important to prevent bleeding in the gums.
Hemophilia is heretic and mainly affects males. 1 in every 10,000 male births and 1 in about 20,000 female births It’s caused by a problem with protein in blood.
85% of people with Hemophilia have type A Hemophilia is know as “The Royal Disease” because the children of Queen Victoria spread this disease through marriage. It is also spelled haemophilia.
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Hemophilia causes joints to bleed internally and make them swell.