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Are girls more likely to get appendicitis than boys?
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No.: Actually, the incidence is slightly higher in men in the US, occurring at a ratio of approximately 1.4:1.
Answered 11/30/2014
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No: Girls have an equal likelihood of getting appendicitis as boys. They do have more at risk if their appendix is ruptured. Pus around the reoproductive organs in girls (tube and ovary) can cause scarring and possibly affect fertility.
Answered 9/13/2019
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