Types of hemophilia (4 Types) you must know

Types of hemophilia are extremely important to know. It will help you in every levels of your medical career. Here are those 4 types

1. Hemophilia A
2. Hemophilia B
3. Hemophilia C
4. Parahemophilia

Short Description of these types of hemophilia

Hemophilia A

This is an X-linked recessive hereditary coagulation disorder. It occurs due to the deficiency or reduced activity of clotting factor VIII. Males are the sufferers while female are the carriers

Hemophilia B

This variety occurs due to the deficiency of clotting factor IX. It is also known as Christmas disease. It is also X-linked recessive

Hemophilia C

This type occurs due to the deficiency of clotting factor XI. It is an autosomal recessive disorder

Parahemophilia

This occurs due to the deficiency of clotting factor V. It is also an autosomal recessive disorder.

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External links

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