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Test Your Knowledge!

The TRUTH About Hemophilia!

Hemophilia is a chronic condition that can impart a number of challenges to families, including an overload of mis-information. Test your knowledge about hemophilia and share with others how physically active your child is with hemophilia.

1. Which is a TRUE statement(s) about target joints (a target joint is one that experiences repeated bleeding)?

Once established, target joints respond slower to treatment of bleeds
Target joints can lead to permanent joint damage
In children with no pre-existing joint damage, the risk of joint damage has been shown to be reduced by beginning a routine prophylaxis treatment program before target joint bleeding begins
All of the above

2. Which is a TRUE statement(s) about hemophilia?

Joint damage can be caused by repeated bleeding in and around the joint
Females can be affected by hemophilia
People with hemophilia do not bleed faster than people without a bleeding disorder
All of the above

3. How often does your child participate in physical activity?

Once a week
Daily
Once a month
Very infrequently

What You Have To Say:

We welcome your stories and tips about living with hemophilia. By sharing, you could help others who face similar challenges. We also look forward to your comments - positive and otherwise - on our articles and Web site. Due to regulatory compliance however, please refrain from talking specifically about any factor products.

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