Acquired hemophilia
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Acquired hemophilia is a rare form of hemophilia in which the body makes specialized proteins called autoantibodies that attack and disable coagulation factors (proteins in the blood that assist with the clotting process).[1] The most common coagulation factor attacked is coagulation factor VIII, though other coagulation factors, including factor V and factor IX have been associated with the condition.[2] The production of autoantibodies is sometimes associated with pregnancy, immune system disorders (e.g., systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis, Sjogren syndrome), viral infections cancer, or allergic reactions to certain drugs.[1][2] In about half of cases, the cause of acquired hemophilia is unknown.[1] Treatment may vary from person to person.
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