Article
[Haemophilia].
Nederlands tijdschrift voor geneeskunde - 1 Jan 2014
Loomans Janneke I, Lock Janske, Peters Marjolein, Leebeek Frank W G, Cnossen Marjon H, Fijnvandraat Karin
Abstract excerpt
Haemophilia is an X-linked inherited clotting disorder with a prevalence of 1 per 5000 men. A deficiency of clotting factor VIII (FVIII; haemophilia A) or IX (FIX; haemophilia B) causes haemophilia patients to suffer from spontaneous bleeding and excessive blood-loss following surgery or trauma. Prophylactic administration of a factor VIII- or factor IX-concentrate is the standard treatment for children with...
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