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Asplenia is the absence of normal spleen function and is associated with some serious infection risks. Hyposplenism is the condition of reduced ('hypo-'), but not absent, splenic functioning.

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Asplenia

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  • Causes
  • Congenital
  • Acquired
  • Functional asplenia
  • Partial splenectomy and preservation of splenic function
  • Risks
  • Diagnosis
  • Management
  • Antibiotic prophylaxis
  • Vaccinations
  • Travel measures
  • Additional measures
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Asplenia is the absence of normal spleen function and is associated with some serious infection risks. Hyposplenism is the condition of reduced ('hypo-'), but not absent, splenic functioning.

'''Functional asplenia occurs when splenic tissue is present but does not work well (e.g., sickle-cell disease, polysplenia) such patients are managed as if asplenic while in anatomic asplenia, the spleen itself is absent.

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