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Successful immune tolerance in two children with severe haemophilia A

Successful immune tolerance in two children with severe haemophilia A AbstractHaemophilia A is an X-linked congenital bleeding disorder resulting from a deficiency of factor VIII (FVIII). Therapy to prevent or treat bleeding is by replacement of the missing FVIII. However, as a consequence of treatment, patients with HA may develop inhibitory IgG antibodies to FVIII, termed “inhibitors”. When this occurs, treatment becomes more complex and costly and morbidity increases. Inhibitor formation, occurring in up to 36% of patients with severe HA, is currently one of the most significant complications affecting patients with HA [1,2]. In these two case studies, the management of bleeds in patients with inhibitors, and the long-term inhibitor eradication will be discussed. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png The Journal of Haemophilia Practice de Gruyter

Successful immune tolerance in two children with severe haemophilia A

The Journal of Haemophilia Practice , Volume 1 (1): 3 – Jan 1, 2013

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de Gruyter
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© 2013 Bert Leenders, published by Sciendo
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2055-3390
DOI
10.17225/jhp.00003
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Abstract

AbstractHaemophilia A is an X-linked congenital bleeding disorder resulting from a deficiency of factor VIII (FVIII). Therapy to prevent or treat bleeding is by replacement of the missing FVIII. However, as a consequence of treatment, patients with HA may develop inhibitory IgG antibodies to FVIII, termed “inhibitors”. When this occurs, treatment becomes more complex and costly and morbidity increases. Inhibitor formation, occurring in up to 36% of patients with severe HA, is currently one of the most significant complications affecting patients with HA [1,2]. In these two case studies, the management of bleeds in patients with inhibitors, and the long-term inhibitor eradication will be discussed.

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The Journal of Haemophilia Practicede Gruyter

Published: Jan 1, 2013

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