Bleeder's Disease -

There are two primary forms, depending on which protein is missing:

Hemophilia is almost always inherited and is "X-linked." This means the gene responsible for the condition sits on the X chromosome. bleeder's disease

Also known as "Christmas Disease" (named after the first patient diagnosed with it), caused by a lack of Factor IX . There are two primary forms, depending on which

Since males have only one X chromosome (XY), a single faulty gene causes the disease. There are two primary forms

The most common type, caused by a lack of Factor VIII .

Severity is classified by how much "factor" is present in the blood. Those with hemophilia may experience "spontaneous bleeds"—bleeding that happens for no clear reason, often into the knees, elbows, or ankles. Modern Management