A member asked:

Good morning i had an emergency splenectomy 20 years ago and now have a work opportunity in a high malaria area of mozambique. what are the risks?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Better not go: and I hope that you are taking all the precautions as regards infections risks otherwise: immunizations, low dose antibiotics, etc.It might be a good opportunity for your career,but the risks are high, check the following link for general information, you may contact the CDC as well for advice, http://patient.info/health/preventing-infection-after-splenectomy-or-if-you-do-not-have-a-working-spleen

Answered 3/8/2017

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