Immunocompromised Flashcards
1
Q
Which organisms can cause sepsis in people without a spleen?
A
Encapsulated organisms:
Haemophilia influenza
Meningococcal
Streptococcus pneumonia
2
Q
Which vaccines should people receive in splenectomy?
A
Pneumococcal
Haemophilus type B
Meningococcal type C
Annual influenza
Prophylaxis ABx daily