immune disorders
Spleen Disorders and Immunodeficiency
Introduction
The Overview of the Spleen is crucial to the function of the For people whose spleen is absent at birth or has been damaged or removed because of disease, the risk of developing severe bacterial infections is increased. People who do not have a spleen particularly need Pneumococcal Vaccine and People who have a spleen disorder or no spleen are given antibiotics at the first sign of infection. Children who do not have a spleen should take antibiotics, usually penicillin orampicillin, continuously until at least age 5 to prevent an infection in the bloodstream. If they also have an immunodeficiency disorder, they may take these antibiotics indefinitely. 