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Overwhelming post-splenectomy infection epidemiology and demographics
Introduction
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Overview
Overview
The risk of contracting an OPSI for such patients is 0.23-0.42% per year, with a lifetime risk of 5%, and an associated mortality of 38-69%.[1]
References
References
- ↑ Davidson R, Wall R (2001). “Prevention and management of infections in patients without a spleen”. Clin Microbiol Infect. 7 (12): 657–60. PMID 11843905.
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