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How long can you live without a spleen? i'm 19. haven't had one for 3 years.
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A long life: Removal of the spleen makes you slightly more susceptible to certain types of bacterial infections (pneumococcal) but you should have been immunized against them. You can still live a normal lifespan without it. Thanks for trusting HealthTap!
Answered 2/18/2015
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