Question
Is Factor VIII deficiency a genetic disease? Can medication be used? Do you need surgery? What are some good methods?
Answer
Factor VIII deficiency does not undergo crypto- transmission nor does it skip generations. Hemophilia is a maternal inheritance, meaning if the father has the disease, his daughter will carry the disease-causing gene but will not pass it on to his sons. If the mother has the disease, it will be passed on to her sons. The disease-causing gene for hemophilia is located on the X chromosome. Identifying the root cause of the disease not only helps find more personalized treatment methods for oneself but also helps prevent offspring from suffering from this disease. One individual’s testing can benefit many.