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What changes are seen in the immunoglobulin profile after a splenectomy?
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Usually none: no changes in humoral immunity usually happens after splenectomy, however splenectomized patients should receive certain vaccines, pneumococcal, meningococcal, h flue and flu, ask your doctor about them, good luck
Answered 4/18/2015
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