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I had my spleen removed when i was younger, am i more susceptible to sepsis?
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Yes: You are more vulnerable to encapsulated bacteria, which are normally filtered by the spleen.
Answered 3/3/2012
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Get vaccine: I would add make sure you get your vaccine against pneumococcus.
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