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Can you get mono if you don't have a spleen?

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Yes: Mono is a pattern infection responsible for the appearance a mononuclear white cells in excessive numbers.There are several potential germs that cause it, 80% as the E. B. virus. The germ does not care if you have a spleen or not when you get it.

Dr David agreed

Answered 3/16/2017

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Yes you can!: a Spleen is not necessary to contract mono!

Answered 10/24/2017

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