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Hemophilia Created By Dave Tirabassi
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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
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About Those Proteins… Factor VIII – Hemophilia A – More common Factor IX – Hemophilia B – Less common – blood4.files.wordpress.com
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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
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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
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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
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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
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World’s Easiest Question Should Gene Therapy Techniques Be Applied to Hemophilia? YES! – www.cbsnews.com www.cbsnews.com
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