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My spleen was removed, am i more likely to get sepsis if i catch haemophilus influenza?

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Dr. William Walsh answered

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Yes: It is an encapsulated bacterium, and you are at higher risk.

Dr Hadied and 6 doctors agreed

Answered 3/31/2013

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Sort of.: Streptococcus pneumonaie is far and away the most common cause of sepsis after splenectomy. H. Flu occurs but most adults are immune and most children are immunized.

Dr Raff agreed

Answered 3/31/2013

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