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Year: 2021

Language: English

This resource is also available in: Arabic French Russian Spanish Simplified Chinese

Author(s): World Federation of Hemophilia

Format: Document

What is Prophylaxis?

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The previous edition of this resource has also been translated into the following languages, with permission from the WFH, by NMOs: Farsi, Setswana


This patient handbook contains basic information about prophylaxis, the regular infusion of clotting factor concentrates in order to prevent bleeding. Prophylaxis is the goal of treatment for people with severe hemophilia, allowing them to remain active and participate more fully in daily life.

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