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Symptomatic form of haemophilia B in female carriers

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Link to WHO Definition

Symptomatic form of haemophilia B in female carriers – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1463993018

Symptomatic haemophilia B in female carriers is a form of haemophilia B that manifests in some women with mutations in the F9 gene (Xq28), encoding coagulation factor IX. Symptoms include abnormal bleeding as a result of minor injuries, or following surgery or tooth extraction. Spontaneous haemorrhages may occur occasionally. Transmission is X-linked recessive.