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Would a splenic infarct that ended with about 50% necrosis be enough the suppress my immune system? could it cause oral thrush as a side effect?
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Splene: A splenic infarct may predispose you to bacterial infections not thrush, which is a yeast infection.
Answered 9/11/2013
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No, and no.: Half a spleen still works very well, and absence of spleen suppresses response to bloodborne infections, not superficial ones like thrush. You have to look for a different cause.
Answered 10/11/2013
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