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Why is hemophilia B called the Christmas disease?
It is named after the first patient who was described with the symptoms of Hemophilia type B, Stephen Christmas.
What is hemophilia commonly called?
Many years ago, it was refered to as 'the Royal Disease" also the "Bleeding disease". Hemophilia B is also known as Christmas Disease.
Why is hemophilia called the Christmas disease?
It is named after Stephen Christmas who was one of the first patients diagnosed with the disease in 1952 and was studied by researchers in Oxford, England. He had many blood transplants through out his life and he ended up dying from developing AIDs from one of his donors.
What is Christmas called in Nigeria?
Christmas is still called Christmas in Nigeria.
What is Christmas called in south Africa?
Father Christmas is called Father Christmas in South Africa.
What is Austria's Christmas called?
it is called reguler Christmas
What is Christmas disease also known as?
Hemophilia B.
What is the nickname for hemophilia?
hemophilia B is also known as Christmas disease because Stephen Christmas was the first patient with the disease, and hemophilia A is just known as classic hemophilia.
What is Christmas in Norway called?
Christmas in Norway is called "Jul".
What is Christmas in Germany called?
In German "Christmas" is called "Weihnachten".
What is a disease of affluence?
Heart disease is sometimes called a disease of affluence.
What is Christmas called in great Britain?
It's called Christmas
