How does sickle-cell disease affect the immune system?

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Ron Serruya · Answer 1 · 2021-08-13T16:23:55+0000

Sickle cells can damage your spleen, the organ that helps fight germs as part of your immune system. That can make you more likely to get pneumonia and other infections.

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