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What is the treatment for hemophilia?

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Congenital hemophilia is an inherited disorder affecting approximately 20,000 people in the US with hemophilia according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The incidence of hemophilia A is approximately 1 case per 5000 male individuals born. read more

The main treatment for hemophilia is called replacement therapy. Concentrates of clotting factor VIII (for hemophilia A) or clotting factor IX (for hemophilia B) are slowly dripped or injected into a vein. read more

The National Hemophilia Foundation can connect you to a treatment center near you and to support groups. The federal government pays for a network of more than 100 hemophilia treatment centers where you can get treatment, education, and other resources you need. read more

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