Tag: Factor 8 deficiency

Affecting approximately 1 in 5,617 live male births, a **factor 8 blood disorder**, or Hemophilia A, is a genetic condition caused by missing or defective factor VIII, a crucial blood-clotting protein. This deficiency leads to prolonged bleeding episodes that can occur spontaneously or after injury, impacting the body's ability to stop bleeding effectively.

The human body contains a series of proteins known as clotting factors that are essential for the formation of a blood clot. A deficiency in one of these, specifically factor VIII, is an inherited bleeding disorder known as Hemophilia A. This condition prevents blood from clotting properly, which can lead to prolonged and sometimes dangerous bleeding episodes.