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Hemophilia

Hemophilia. By: Katey Caven & Johnny Breckinridge. Inheritance. Hemophilia is a sex-linked trait 50% chance of sending it to offspring if parents have Hemophilia It is a sex-linked trait Carried by the mother on the X chromosome DID YOU KNOW! Hemophilia is a recessive allele.

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Hemophilia

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  1. Hemophilia By: Katey Caven & Johnny Breckinridge

  2. Inheritance • Hemophilia is a sex-linked trait • 50% chance of sending it to offspring if parents have Hemophilia • It is a sex-linked trait • Carried by the mother on the X chromosome DID YOU KNOW! Hemophilia is a recessive allele

  3. Genotypes • The female has the genotype XHXh • The male has the genotype XHY0 Hemophilia Punnet Square

  4. Hemophilia Pedigree

  5. Statistics & Population • 90% die between 2 and 5 years old • 1/1000 die each year • 20,000 affected in United States • 400 babies affected yearly • 18,000 provided hospitals for Hemophilia

  6. Diagnosis Hemophilia is Diagnosed through…. • Physical Examinations • Medical History • Blood Test, Clotting factor levels • Blood Counts • DNA Testing • Assessment of Bleeding times • Placenta sample if pregnant

  7. Symptoms • Bruising • Bleeding of muscle and joints • Pain and Swelling • Bleeding in head, throat and neck • Uncontrolled bloody noses • Gastrointestinal bleeding • Urinary bleeding • Bleeding after dental work, circumcision and surgery

  8. Treatments • Replacement Therapy • Medications • Pain Relievers (NOT Aspirin or NSAIDS cause blood clotting) • Drug Desmopressin only with Mild

  9. Everyday Life • Hockey, Football, Wrestling are dangerous • Soccer, Basketball, Baseball have risks but can be played • Swimming and Exercise is needed • Hemophilic have higher risks of getting STDs LIFE EXPECTANCY: 68 years if affected with STDs

  10. Web Links & Organizations Web links Organizations Medlineplus.com N.California Hemophilia Foundation Healthfiderkids.com Famohio Foundation 4girlshealth.com Florida Chapter of Hemo. Foundation Kidshealth.com Hemophilia of Georgia,INC FDAKids.com NFH Goaskalice.com

  11. Life Expectancy

  12. Cures

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