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Need doctor's help! what do i need to know before getting a spenectomy(removing my spleen)?
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First the indication: You need to be vaccinated for capsulated organisms , couple of wks before surgery , then booster vaccination , for h influenza , meningococcus , prophylactic antibiotics even for minor infections , to prevent sepsis.Speak to your doctor for additional information , related to your disease.
Answered 1/4/2014
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