What description best matches haemophilia?

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What description best matches haemophilia?

Haemophilia is a genetic condition where the blood’s ability to clot is impaired because of a deficiency in clotting factors (most commonly factor VIII or IX). Because it is inherited, it is best described as an inherited bleeding disorder. This distinguishes it from infections (acute bacterial infections), nutritional problems (dietary deficiencies causing anemia), or immune reactions (short-term immune responses). People with haemophilia tend to bleed longer after injuries and may have spontaneous joint or muscle bleeds, highlighting the clotting-factor deficiency rather than infection or immune or nutritional issues.

Haemophilia is a genetic condition where the blood’s ability to clot is impaired because of a deficiency in clotting factors (most commonly factor VIII or IX). Because it is inherited, it is best described as an inherited bleeding disorder. This distinguishes it from infections (acute bacterial infections), nutritional problems (dietary deficiencies causing anemia), or immune reactions (short-term immune responses). People with haemophilia tend to bleed longer after injuries and may have spontaneous joint or muscle bleeds, highlighting the clotting-factor deficiency rather than infection or immune or nutritional issues.

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