Question 312 · LEK · Splenic surgery
A 66-year-old male patient underwent splenectomy following trauma. Upon discharge, he should receive a recommendation for prophylactic vaccination. The patient should be vaccinated against which of the following bacteria?
- A. Klebsiella pneumoniae.
- B. Streptococcus pneumoniae.
- C. Staphylococcus aureus.
- D. Morganella morganii.
- E. Proteus mirabilis. 106 z 117 29.06.2026, 14:15 Centrum Egzaminów Medycznych https://test.cem.edu.pl/pytcem/wyswietl_baza_pdf.php
Hint
Which encapsulated organisms cause overwhelming post-splenectomy infection, and which of them is vaccine-preventable?
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