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Hemophilia is a rare inherited blood clotting (also called coagulation) disorder caused by inactive or deficient blood proteins. The most common protein involved, called Factor VIII, is one of several proteins that enable the blood to clot. Hemophilia may be classified as mild, moderate, or severe. The level of severity is determined by the percentage of active clotting factor in the blood (norma...

Henoch-Schonlein Purpura (HSP) is a non-genetic autoimmune disorder described as a vasculitic syndrome, which is inflammation of the blood vessels. HSP occurs most frequently during the spring and fall seasons and usually follows some type of infection, the most common being a viral respiratory infection like a cold. It usually consists of purple spots/rashes on the skin, stomach pain, and joint p...

Hepatitis B is an inflammation of the liver caused by the Hepatitis B Virus (HBV). The virus is transmitted by body fluids. Infections in infants and children can be particularly severe, as younger patients are more likely to develop long-term infections that can result in liver cirrhosis or liver cancer many years later in life. ...

Hepatitis C is an infectious disease that results in inflammation of the liver. It is caused by a virus named the hepatitis C virus (HCV). Hepatitis C is transmitted by body fluids; usually it is passed from one person to another by coming into contact with the blood of an infected person. This disease can affect people of all ages, including children. ...

Hepatitis D is a disease that is characterized by inflammation of the liver caused by the Hepatitis Delta virus (HDV). This virus can only cause symptoms when it is associated with the Hepatitis B virus (HBV) because HDV cannot reproduce without the help of the Hepatitis B virus. HDV infection occurs in two ways: infection with the HDV and HBV at the same time or as a superinfection with HDV aft...

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