Prevence septických stavů u dospĕlých pacientů s funkcním hyposplenismem a po splenektomii
[Prevention of septic conditions in adult patients with functional hyposplenism and after splenectomy]
Language Czech Country Czech Republic Media print
Document type English Abstract, Journal Article, Review
PubMed
11795186
- MeSH
- Bacterial Infections immunology prevention & control MeSH
- Influenza, Human immunology prevention & control MeSH
- Humans MeSH
- Splenic Diseases immunology MeSH
- Risk Factors MeSH
- Spleen abnormalities immunology MeSH
- Splenectomy adverse effects MeSH
- Vaccination adverse effects MeSH
- Patient Education as Topic MeSH
- Check Tag
- Humans MeSH
- Publication type
- English Abstract MeSH
- Journal Article MeSH
- Review MeSH
Splenectomy and functional hyposplenism predispose the patient to serious life threatening infections. The most frequent pathogenic organism which causes serious infections in splenectomized adults or hyposplenic patients is Streptococcus pneumoniae. In the etiology of these conditions however also a number of other bacterial and non-bacterial microorganisms may be involved. The risk of serious infections and deaths may be markedly reduced by simple preventive measures, education of the patient, vaccination and antibiotic prophylaxis.
