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Should i be worried about covid 19 if i do not have a spleen?
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Asplenic: In general, people without spleens can sometimes have issues fighting viral or bacterial infections. I tried to research this for you - but I could not find any articles that specifically addressed COVID 19 in people without spleens.
Answered 5/10/2020
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