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- Spleen
Surgically removing a diseased or damaged spleen is possible without causing any serious harm to the person.
- Splenomegaly
Any conditions that cause a rapid breakdown of blood cells can place great strain on the spleen and make it enlarge.
- Pneumonia
Anyone can get pneumonia, but young children and the elderly are most susceptible.
- Immune system explained
The immune system remembers every germ it has ever overcome.
- Pneumococcal disease – immunisation
Immunisation can substantially reduce the risk of pneumococcal disease, especially in young children.
- Brucellosis
Brucellosis is a bacterial infection that is transmitted to humans from infected animals.
- Amyloidosis
A person with amyloidosis produces aggregates of insoluble protein that cannot be eliminated from the body.
- Immunisation – deciding which vaccines you need
Everyone's immunisation needs are different and are influenced by your health, lifestyle, age and occupation.
- Haematologist
A haematologist specialises in diagnosing, treating and managing diseases of the blood and blood-producing organs.
- Immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP)
Immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) is a rare autoimmune disorder in which a person?s immune system destroys the platelets that help their blood to clot.