In post splenectomy the vaccine is used for following infection EXCEPT
Correct Answer: Salmonella
Description: (Salmonella) (1092-93-LB) (666-CSDT1lth) (1110-B &L 25th)Postsplenectomv septicaemia - may result from Streptococcus pneumonia, N. meningitis, H. influenzae and E. coli* If elective splenectomy is planned, consideration should be given to vaccinating against pneumococcus, H. influenzae and meningococcus.* In general, splenectomy should be deferred until age 6 unless the hematologic problem is especially severe.
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