Immunological impairment and susceptibility to infection after splenectomy
V. V. Likhite
Asplenic patients or those who have undergone splenectomy are prone to
overwhelming and often fatal sepsis, which is sometimes associated with
disseminated intravascular coagulopathies. Although several pathogens are
involved, the most common organism found in these subjects is the
pneumococcus, and the infections respond poorly to antibiotic therapy.
