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  1. Spleen

    Surgically removing a diseased or damaged spleen is possible without causing any serious harm to the person.

  2. Splenomegaly

    Any conditions that cause a rapid breakdown of blood cells can place great strain on the spleen and make it enlarge.

  3. Immune system explained

    The immune system remembers every germ it has ever overcome.

  4. Pneumonia

    Anyone can get pneumonia, but young children and the elderly are most susceptible.

  5. Pneumococcal disease – immunisation

    Immunisation can substantially reduce the risk of pneumococcal disease, especially in young children.

  6. Brucellosis

    Brucellosis is a bacterial infection that is transmitted to humans from infected animals.

  7. Amyloidosis

    A person with amyloidosis produces aggregates of insoluble protein that cannot be eliminated from the body.

  8. Immunisation – deciding which vaccines you need

    Everyone's immunisation needs are different and are influenced by your health, lifestyle, age and occupation.

  9. Haematologist

    A haematologist specialises in diagnosing, treating and managing diseases of the blood and blood-producing organs.

  10. 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.

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