All of the following are true about OPSI (oppounistic post-splenectomy infection) Except
Common in first two years after splenectomy but can occur at any time, risk persists for the lifetime. Reference: SRB 5 th edition page no.677
Develop 1-5 year after splenectomy
Max risk is within 1 yr of splenectomy
Begin with headache, myalgia, & fever
May present with severe septic shock
G.I.T