Hemophilia A

characterized by a demonstrated deficiency of the plasma clotting factor,

factor VIII.
It is a rare, inherited condition characterized by a persons inability to form
effective blood clots following an injury, and by spontaneous bleeding into
ones joints.
Those that have hemophilia A are missing or have little levels of certain
clotting factors. These clotting factors are proteins that help blood clot.
An effective clot is needed in order to seal the wounds and stop bleeding.
Absence of clotting factors puts a person in threat for longer bleeding
episodes and other complications.