Hemophilia in Children: Signs and Treatment

by Cathy Parkes January 17, 2022

A child with Hemophilia A is deficient in Factor VIII. In Hemophilia B the deficiency is with Factor IX. Treatment of these conditions will include replacement of the missing factor, desmopressin, and aminocaproic acid.

A child with Hemophilia A is deficient in Factor VIII.

In Hemophilia B the deficiency is with Factor IX.

Treatment of these conditions will include replacement of the missing factor, desmopressin, and aminocaproic acid.


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