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The spleen is a poorly understood organ that when functioning well, operates efficiently in the background, but what can happen when medical conditions or trauma result in an impairment in that function? In today's episode Vin talks to Professor Veronica Ueckermann about the spleen. They discuss its various functions including mopping up old or damaged red blood cells and its pivotal role in the immune system.

About our Guest:

Prof Veronica Ueckermann is the head of Infectious diseases at the University of Pretoria/Steve Biko Academic Hospital. She holds a PhD in Infectious diseases, a Fellowship in Critical care, and a Masters in Internal Medicine. Her research focus is HIV, Tuberculosis, aerobiology, and antimicrobial resistance. She is actively involved in medical education at the University of Pretoria and other platforms.

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The spleen is a poorly understood organ that when functioning well, operates efficiently in the background, but what can happen when medical conditions or trauma result in an impairment in that function? In today's episode Vin talks to Professor Veronica Ueckermann about the spleen. They discuss its various functions including mopping up old or damaged red blood cells and its pivotal role in the immune system.

About our Guest:

Prof Veronica Ueckermann is the head of Infectious diseases at the University of Pretoria/Steve Biko Academic Hospital. She holds a PhD in Infectious diseases, a Fellowship in Critical care, and a Masters in Internal Medicine. Her research focus is HIV, Tuberculosis, aerobiology, and antimicrobial resistance. She is actively involved in medical education at the University of Pretoria and other platforms.

Visit the Microbe Mail website to sign up for updates

Follow on:

Instagram: Microbe_Mail

X/Twitter: @microbemail

Facebook: MicrobeMail

Tiktok: @microbe.mail

Watch this episode on YouTube: Microbe Mail

E-mail us: mail.microbe@gmail.com

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