Introduction
Case histories are based on actual medical negligence claims or
medicolegal referrals; however certain facts have been omitted
or changed by the author to ensure the anonymity of the parties
involved.
This article discusses a case involving a patient who died as a result
of overwhelming postsplenectomy infection. The case highlights the
importance of regular vaccination and education of asplenic patients.
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