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Asplenic patient – responsibility of all of us


Authors: P. Polák;  P. Husa;  P. Šlesinger;  R. Pařízková;  M. Freibergerová
Authors‘ workplace: Klinika infekčních chorob FN a LF MU Brno, Přednosta: prof. MUDr. Petr Husa, CSc.
Published in: Prakt. Lék. 2010; 90(7): 396-397
Category: Reviews

Overview

An asplenic patient runs the life-long risk of severe infectious complications. Prevention of these complications must be thorough, however in practice it is often insufficient. In this article both the main health-risks for splenectomized patients are outlined as well as the most common causes of infection. The basic non-medical and medical preventive-care measures are emphasised. The aim of this text is to increase general awareness of the health-risks associated with impaired or lost function of the spleen.

Key words:
asplenism, splenectomy, prophylaxis.


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