Haemophilia: pathophysiology and management.
Haemophilia is an inherited disorder of the body's blood clotting mechanism. Past treatments have led to the transmission of blood-borne viruses, primarily HIV and hepatitis C. Current clotting factor concentrates and treatment regimes offer patients a good quality of life. Specialist haemophilia nurses play a pivotal role in the organisation and delivery of care to this patient group.
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Roald Dahl Centre, Sheffield Children's NHS Trust, Sheffield.
D006467:Hemophilia A / Q000235:genetics / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008019:Life Style; D011788:Quality of Life; D012720:Severity of Illness Index