Notes in 03_Hyposplenism

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Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Hyposplenism}} describes {{c2::a reduction of the function of the spleen which has a major role in red blood cell regulation and immune function…
Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of {{c2::Hyposplenism}} {{c1::Dysfunctional spleen}} {{c1::Increased risk of infection}} {{c1::Presence of Howell-Jolly bodies and Pitted…
Published	02/10/2024	Investigations of {{c2::Hyposplenism}} {{c1::Full Blood Count (raised platelets and neutrophils)}} {{c1::Blood Film (shows Howell-Jolly bodies and Pit…
Published	02/10/2024	Management of Hyposplenism {{c1::Prophylactic lifelong antibiotics}} {{c1::Vaccination (Haemophilus, Pneumococcus, Meningococcus, Influenza)}}
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