Guest guest Posted March 8, 2001 Report Share Posted March 8, 2001 What was this original post about? I have a pain in my side and was wondering if anyone else does and if so, what their doctor said about it. In a message dated 3/6/01 8:38:29 PM, davenmerry@... writes: << Anyone have info on why it's worse if you have no spleen? >> Merry- The structure and function of the spleen is like 2 organs--an immune one, which is the white pulp and the there is the red pulp. In the white pulp, this is where the production and maturation of B and T lymphocytes and plasma cells are. The red pulp is the part that removes unwanted bacteria or unwanted blood elements. This is also where there is a reservoir for blood elements, especially WBCs and platelets. So you can see why when a lymie does not have a spleen, it can be dangerous. People with babesia w/out a spleen also is extremely dangerous. I hope this helps. sue in nj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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