Splenectomy and its relation to non-transfusion-transmitted infection in thalassemic patients
Background Splenectomy has been associated with an increased susceptibility to infection. Overwhelming postspelenectomy infec- tion (OPSI) can lead to high mortality. Decreased IgM and tuftsin concentration on splenectomized patients seems to play a role in infection's susceptibility. Many stud...
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