Is factor 7 deficiency hemophilia? Understanding the Distinct Bleeding Disorders
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Affecting an estimated 1 in 500,000 people globally, factor VII (7) deficiency is a rare inherited bleeding disorder that is entirely separate from hemophilia. While both conditions disrupt the body's normal blood clotting process and can cause excessive bleeding, they are fundamentally different based on their genetic cause and the specific clotting factor involved.