Deficiency of F-VIII, F-IX and VWF are the Most Prevalent Clotting Factors in Nineveh Province

Abstract

Background: Hemophilia is a recessive mutation in X-linked chromosome. Hemophilia A is characterized by a deficiency of clotting factor F-VIII. Hemophilia B is characterized by a deficiency of clotting factor F-IX. Fibrin Stabilizer is a deficiency of F-XIII. Alexander's disease is a deficiency of clotting factor F-VII. Von Willebrand disease is a deficiency of clotting factor VWF. Afibrinogenemia is a deficiency of clotting factor F-I.

Aim: This study amid to find out prevalence of deficiency clotting factors in Nineveh province.

Methods: This research was conducted at Ibn-Sina Teaching Hospital. Staco special kits were used to determine factors under the study.

Results: 365 out of 829 total patients have been detected deficiency in one or more of different types of factors. The most prevalence of deficiency factors in Nineveh are F-VIII, FIX and VWF. Infected males are more than females. The ages between 1-20 years and blood groups (A?, B?, and O?) are most prevalent.

Conclusions: It is necessary to monitor patients during the initial disease, follow it up, and use effective treatment methods to limit the increased number of cases. Moreover, it is necessary to follow up on the family's genetic history to avoid new infections.