Spleen Registry - Carina's Story

People living without a functioning spleen have a lifelong risk of life-threatening infections. Carina’s spleen was removed when she was a child. Now a fit and healthy young woman with a love of travel, Carina discusses with Penny Jones, the manager of Spleen Australia, the strategies she employs to live a full and healthy life.
Spleen Australia, based at The Alfred hospital in Melbourne, is a clinical service that gives support and education to people and their health care providers to reduce the chances of acquiring bacterial infections. For more information visit: spleen.org.au