Most common post splenectomy infection is -
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Pneumococcus o The most serious consequence of splenectomy is increased susceptibility to bacterial infections, particularly those with capsules such asStr. pneumoniaeH. influenzaeGram negative enteric organismso Splenectomized patients are also more susceptible to parasitic disease babesiosis.o There is no increased risk of viral infection after splenectomy.
Pneumococcus
Meningococcus
Staphylococcus
Corynebacterium
Bacteria