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What you need to know about Haemophilia

What is haemophilia?

Haemophilia is a bleeding disorder in which the blood fails to clot normally …….

What are the effects and signs?

Children with haemophilia experience bleeding into the tissues of the body after a trivial injury or sometimes spontaneously. …….

How is it assessed?

Plasma levels of individual clotting factors can be measured with simple blood tests...…....

How is it treated and managed?

There is no cure for haemophilia and the need for monitoring and treatment is lifelong…….

What evidence is available?

Children with haemophilia are likely to receive all their haemophilia care through the Haemophilia Comprehensive Care Centre…….

How long will the needs last?