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Hemophilia Manitoba
Hemophilia Manitoba, or hemophilia, is a sex-linked genetic
disorder that is effecting about 20,000 Americans, most of
which males. A person with hemophilia either has an
inactive or inadequate supply of one of several blood
factors needed for blood to clot. Because of this
hemophilia can be mild, moderate, or severe. Severe
hemophiliacs are at risk for bl ....
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.... of women having hemophilia was not until
the 1950’s (Bornstein 89). Female carriers are also at
risk. These women are known as asymptomatic carriers and
may suffer excessive menstrual bleeding, bruising,
nosebleeds, and problems during childbirth.
One serious problem with hemophilia is joint bleeds. When
a joint bleeds, a small amount of blood leaks into joint
space and can not escape the joint because it is covered by
a capsule of tissue ....
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