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Bernana

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Describe the process of increased susceptibility to infections following splenectomy.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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Compare and contrast: gonorrheal versus Chlamydial infections
 
  What will be an ideal response?



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Answer to Question 1

Splenectomized individuals are less able to clear the blood of pathogenic microorganisms, because the spleen functions as a blood filtration system. As blood flows through the spleen, it removes bacteria or foreign material in the bloodstream. The spleen, as part of the reticuloendothelial system, also manufactures antibodies that help fight infections.

Answer to Question 2

Both give the same clinical picture with involvement of the mucous membranes of the vagina, cervix, uterus, and fallopian tubes resulting in the upward migration of infection and scarring of the tubes leading to ectopic pregnancy and sterility. Because Chlamydial infections lead to same signs and symptoms and type of inflammation as gonorrhea of the urethra, it is referred to as nongonoccocal urethritis (NGU) in males.



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