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Factor II deficiency - Prevention

Alternative Names

Hypoprothrombinemia; Prothrombin deficiency

Prevention:

Genetic counseling may be helpful for disorders that start at birth (congenital). When a lack of vitamin K is the cause, the use of vitamin K can help. Long-term antibiotic use may help prevent problems.

  • Reviewed last on: 3/13/2007
  • Mark Levin, MD, Hematologist and Oncologist, Newark, NJ. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

References

Hoffman R, Benz E, Shattil S, Furie B, Cohen H. Hematology: Basic Principles and Practice. 4th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Churchill Livingstone; 2004.

McPherson RA, Pincus MR. Henry's Clinical Diagnosis and Management by Laboratory Methods. 21st ed. St. Louis, Mo: WB Saunders; 2006: 741.