At age six, Jacob underwent a minor dental procedure that wa…

At age six, Jacob underwent a minor dental procedure that was followed by prolonged bleeding. When the bleeding could not be controlled by any common means, Jacob was hospitalized, and later, diagnosed with a condition that can make simple injuries, bruises, or cuts extremely threatening because of prolonged bleeding. His parents were informed that in case the problem continued or worsened, Jacob would require frequent blood transfusions and medical care. Jacob is suffering from ________.