Overview
A rare condition that occurs when the immune system attacks blood-clotting proteins known as Factor VIII, resulting in spontaneous bleeding.
A rare condition that occurs when the immune system attacks blood-clotting proteins known as Factor VIII, resulting in spontaneous bleeding.
Subcutaneous bleeding that causes excessive bruising, as well as spontaneous bleeding in the muscles and soft tissues.
Systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, Sjogren’s syndrome, temporal arteritis, inflammatory bowel disease, diabetes, respiratory and dermatological diseases, and hematological malignancies.
A variety of pharmaceutical and infectious triggers such as penicillin, antibiotics, and hepatitis B and C can cause acquired hemophilia. The disease is more common in adults than in children.
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NORD (National Organization for Rare Disorders). (2021, April 30). Acquired hemophilia. NORD (National Organization for Rare Disorders). https://rarediseases.org/rare-diseases/acquired-hemophilia/.