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Overwhelming post-splenectomy infection primary prevention

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Overview

Overview

Prevention with vaccinations and antibiotics can largely prevent OPSI.[1][2]

References

References

  1. ↑ “Guidelines for the prevention and treatment of infection in patients with an absent or dysfunctional spleen. Working Party of the British Committee for Standards in Haematology Clinical Haematology Task Force”. BMJ. 312 (7028): 430–4. 1996. PMID 8601117.
  2. ↑ J M Davies; et al. (2001-06-02). “The Prevention And Treatment Of Infection In Patients With An Absent Or Dysfunctional Spleen – British Committee for Standards in Haematology Guideline up-date”. BMJ.

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