Adherence to preventive measures after splenectomy in the hospital setting and in the community
Summary: Overwhelming post-splenectomy infection (OPSI) remains a long-term risk in asplenic patients, which may be reduced by appropriate preventive measures. Specific guidelines have been developed to lower its incidence. Aims: To assess the implementation of guidelines by specialized physicians o...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2011-09-01
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| Series: | Journal of Infection and Public Health |
| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1876034111000505 |