Are there different types of thrombophilia?
There are two types of thrombophilia: genetic and acquired. A defective gene from our parents usually transmits genetic thrombophilia. Occasionally, the gene defect (mutation) that causes thrombophilia may appear for the first time in a child whose parents do not carry the gene (de novo mutation). Acquired thrombophilia is the result of an immune system malfunction, which causes the production of AntibodyAntibody: Are proteins, which are secreted into the blood or lymph in response to an antigenic stimulus, such as a virus or transplanted organ, and which neutralize the antigen. that interfere with the clotting mechanism. The most common acquired thrombophilia is the one caused by anti-PhospholipidPhospholipid: Any of various phosphorous-containing lipids, such as lecithin and cephalin, that are composed mainly of fatty acids, a phosphate group, and a simple organic molecule. AntibodyAntibody: Are proteins, which are secreted into the blood or lymph in response to an antigenic stimulus
