Splenectomy can be performed after immunization against which of the following organisms:
Haemophilus influenza
Streptococcal pneumonia
Neisseria meningitides
All of the above
Ans. D. All of the aboveSplenectomy is usually performed after 6 years of age following immunizations against H influenza type b, streptococcal pneumonia and Neisseria meningitides. Post splenectomy patients receive penicillin prophylaxis to prevent sepsis usually up to adulthood.
Infection