Hemophilia


Hemophilia

Hemophilia is a genetic disorder cause by a clotting protein. Even though it is passed down from the parent to the children, about 1/3 of the cases are caused by random gene mutations. The gene for Hemophilia is carried on the X chromosome. The X gene for Hemophilia is recessive. So if a son inherits a X chromosome carrying Hemophilia, he will have it. If a daughter gets it, because they have two X chromosomes, they will not get it because they will most likely get a healthy one form their father. Therefore, she will be a carrier. Symptoms for people with Hemophilia usually bleed longer than others who don't This bleeding can happen internally into joints and muscles, or externally from cuts and such things. The most helpful place for a person with Hemophilia to go is to a federally funded Hemophilia Treatment Center. They provide great care and are very skilled in the field of Hemophilia. 




Reflection

in researching this topic, I learned a lot. I learned exactly what Hemophilia is and how it affects people. This is a very serious disease because if not treated correctly, it could kill a person with it. People should get checked for the Hemophilia gene, especially mothers, because they could pass the gene to one of their children and might not have ever know until it was too late. Therefore, if you know someone in your family that has the gene or think that you may have, get it checked out because it is not something that you can just live with and not have to worry about it. 

















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Comments

  1. AnonymousMay 25, 2017 at 8:41 PM

    I really like this Reggie. If I were to not know what hemophilia was this would've been a great lesson. Your pictures were good demonstration. Your reflection is good as well its a good eye opener to people to be aware about the disease.

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