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Hemophilia normally refers to a genetic disorder that can be either inherited or the result of a spontaneous mutation. Since the genetic form of hemophilia is linked to a mutation on the X chromosome, males typically show the full symptoms while females with the mutation typically have somewhat mitigated symptoms or none at all.
While the majority of the cases of genetic hemophilia are inherited, meaning that the genes were passed down from the the parents, approximately 1/3 of the cases are spontaneous mutations. The mutation occurs at conception, meaning that all genetic forms basically take effect at birth.
Acquired hemophilia is a result of some other influence such as liver damage or specific medications. This form of hemophilia is neither inherited nor genetic.
In short, technically anyone can get hemophilia. Genetic hemophilia is present at birth, and it tends to impact the health of males more than females, but can affect females too.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 14y agoYes, but it is more likely that a male will have Hemophilia. This is because females have XX chromosomes, meaning if one X is infected they have another one to block out the sick one. Males, on the other hand, are XY chromosomes. Meaning if their X has hemophilia, they are stuck with it. Females are also known as "carriers".
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∙ 13y agoNO WAY! That would make half of the world's men hemophiliacs! That's A LOT of bleeding and deaths! Shiver...
A woman is only a carrier of hemophilia if one of her parents is a carrier as well or has the disorder. Now that's unless there's a genetic mutation involved...
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∙ 13y agoYes but it is very unlikely. In order for this to occur, a male with the disease must produce offspring with a female carrier of the same type of haemophilia (A or B).
EXAMPLE: If the female is a heterozygous carrier with a deleterious mutation in the same gene, then 50% of her female offspring (when mating with the male haemophiliac) will have the disease. 50% of her male offspring will also have the disease.
NB: the male MUST have the disease in order to produce haemophiliac females.
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∙ 14y agoNo genetically normal female can have classic Haemophilia, or Factor V111 deficiency. If a female has it, the Dr will probably suggest genetic testing. Classic Haemophilia is carried by and passed on through females, and the men get the illness itself.
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∙ 13y agoYes. A female will rarely ever have the disorder, but it is not common for one to be a carrier. Men get this disorder from their mothers when the mother is a carrier.
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∙ 14y agoNo, most women are just carriers of hemophilia
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∙ 12y agoYes, but in order for this to occur, the father would have to have hemophilia, and the mother would have to be a carrier or have the disease.
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What is a carrier for hemophilia?
A carrier for hemophilia refers to a female that has the genetic mutation for the disorder on one of her two X chromosomes. This means that she can pass the mutation on (with a 50% chance) to her children.
What are the offspring of hemophilia?
Hemophilia is passed down from mother to son. It is extremely rare for a woman to have hemophilia. It is necessary, though, for a woman to be a carrier of the disorder for her son to acquire this disorder. Females have two X chromosomes whereas males only have one. When a boy is born, he takes one X chromosome from his mother and one Y chromosome from his father. Therefore, he can only get hemophilia through his mother. Example One: Mother(Carrier)+Father(Non-Affected)=50% chance of their son acquiring the disorder and 50% chance of their daughter being a carrier. Example Two: Mother(Non-Affected)+Father(Hemophiliac)=All sons will be non-affected and all daughters will be carriers.
A woman is a carrier for hemophilia what is the chances for sons with hemophilia if the father does not have hemophilia?
There are no hard answers to this, it depends strictly on luck. The statistics are though not very good for their children. Statisically the couple have a chance of having a normal son, a daughter that is a carrier for hemophilia, a daughter with hemophilia and a son with hemophia.
Could two phenotypically normal parents have a child with Hemophilia A?
XhXh - with hemophilia XhXH- carrier of hemophilia
Can a male be a carrier for hemophilia?
The gene for hemophilia is found on the 'X' human chromosome. However it is a recessive gene so if a woman (who has two 'XX' chromosomes) has one bad 'X' and one good 'X' she will not have hemophilia but will be a carrier .If she has female children and their father is not a hemophiliac, then half of her daughters may carry the bad 'X' chromosome but non will manifest the disease.However, if her children are male then her sons will have an 'X' chromosome inherited from her and a 'Y' chromosome inherited form the father and there is a 50% chance that the 'X' chromosome inherited will be the bad one. If the son inherits the bad 'X' he will be a hemophiliac and if he lives to father any daughters then all these daughters will be hemophilia carriers (because they must inherit his (bad) 'X' chromosome).It is possible for a woman to manifest hemophilia if the mother is a carrier and the father is a hemophiliac. In this case it is possible for a daughter to inherit the bad 'X' from the father and the mother's bad 'X' giving the daughter two bad 'X' chromosomes.
Can a girl have hemophilia?
Yes females can have hemophilia. Although very rare it has been recorded. A female can get hemophilia if her mother is a carrier and her father has it. Like I said, It doesn't happen often but is possible.
What is a carrier for hemophilia?
A carrier for hemophilia refers to a female that has the genetic mutation for the disorder on one of her two X chromosomes. This means that she can pass the mutation on (with a 50% chance) to her children.
Who can inherit hemophilia?
Anyone can inherit hemophilia. In most cases, it is a man whose mother is a carrier of the disease. It is extremely rare for a woman to have hemophilia but it is not uncommon for one to be a carrier. It is even possible for someone whose family has no record of hemophilia to get it through gene mutations.
How can a lady have hemophilia will it effect menstrual period?
Normally a woman is only a carrier of hemophilia, but if her mother is a carrier and her father has hemophilia the female does have a chance to get it. It is very rare for this to happen but It has been recorded.
What chromosome number is hemophilia on?
Hemophilia is a Sex-linked genetic disorder. It is found on the X chromosome of chromosome 23.A carrier for Hemophilia(represented by H(dominant) or h(recessive)) would look like this:XHXh(Female)*Males are not carriers for hemophilia-They are either affected or they're not*An affected person would look like this:XhXh(Female) XhY(Male)Someone who is neither a carrier nor affected would look like this:XHXH(Female) XHY(Male)
What are the offspring of hemophilia?
Hemophilia is passed down from mother to son. It is extremely rare for a woman to have hemophilia. It is necessary, though, for a woman to be a carrier of the disorder for her son to acquire this disorder. Females have two X chromosomes whereas males only have one. When a boy is born, he takes one X chromosome from his mother and one Y chromosome from his father. Therefore, he can only get hemophilia through his mother. Example One: Mother(Carrier)+Father(Non-Affected)=50% chance of their son acquiring the disorder and 50% chance of their daughter being a carrier. Example Two: Mother(Non-Affected)+Father(Hemophiliac)=All sons will be non-affected and all daughters will be carriers.
A woman is a carrier for hemophilia what is the chances for sons with hemophilia if the father does not have hemophilia?
There are no hard answers to this, it depends strictly on luck. The statistics are though not very good for their children. Statisically the couple have a chance of having a normal son, a daughter that is a carrier for hemophilia, a daughter with hemophilia and a son with hemophia.
1 Noah has hemophilia and he marries Patricia who is a carrier for hemophilia. What is the probability that their children will have the disease?
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1. Noah has hemophilia and he marries Patricia who is a carrier for hemophilia. What is the probability that their children will have the disease?
50
A woman is a carrier for hemophilia what are the chances for sons with hemophilia if the father does not have hemophilia?
Since the gene for Hemophilia is carried on the X chromosome and males pass only their Y chromosome onto their sons, no their sons should not have hemophilia. Of course all daughters of a male with hemophilia will be carriers of the mutation since they with receive his X chromosome, not the Y.
What is true of a woman with the genotype?
She is a carrier of hemophilia but does not have the condition
What is the Inheritance pattern of hemophilia?
If the father has hemophilia and the mother is a carrier, sons will have a 50% chance of having hemophilia. Daughters will have a 50% chance of having hemophilia and a 50% chance of being a carrier. It is very rare for both parents to have these defective genes.If the father does not have hemophilia and the mother is a carrier, sons will have a 50% chance of having hemophilia. Daughters will have a 50% chance of being carriers.If the father has hemophilia and the mother has normal blood, all sons will be normal and all daughters will be carriers.
