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Why is hemophilia B called the Christmas disease?
Hemophilia B is called the Christmas disease because it was first discovered in a young boy named Stephen Christmas who experienced severe bleeding after a minor injury on Christmas day in 1952. This incident led to the identification of hemophilia B as a distinct type of hemophilia caused by a deficiency in clotting factor IX.
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 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.
What is Austria's Christmas called?
it is called reguler Christmas
What is Christmas disease also known as?
Hemophilia B.
What is Christmas in Germany called?
In German "Christmas" is called "Weihnachten".
What is Christmas in Norway called?
Christmas in Norway is called "Jul".
What is Christmas called in great Britain?
It's called Christmas
What is a disease of affluence?
Heart disease is sometimes called a disease of affluence.
What is Christmas called in Scotland?
Christmas
Which disease is often called the kissing disease?
Mononucleosis is often called "the kissing disease".
