Why are patients with sickle cell disease especially susceptible to H. influenzae infection?
Answer: The spleen is necessary to clear encapsulated organisms and sickle cell disease results in functional asplenia.
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Why are patients with sickle cell disease especially susceptible to H. influenzae infection?
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