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yes a person can live without spleen but they only take it out if you have a special cancer

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I did some research and found that a person CAN live without a spleen, however would be more prone to infections, and might have to take preventitive antibiotics.


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you can live indefinatly without a spleen The spleen is essential for the formation of red blood cells in a fetus until the bone marrow develops. After birth it normally performs several important functions, but all of them can be taken over by by other organs.


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Can you live without your spleen?

Yes you can, however chances are you will have to take antibiotics or other medication to help prevent infection. The spleen helps your immune system fight off infection as well as to remove old or damaged blood cells. It is best to have a healthy spleen but if it ruptures you may have to have it removed.


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