Splenectomy--a long-term risk of infection.
D000328:Adult; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007109:Immunity; D007239:Infections / Q000209:etiology / Q000276:immunology*; D008297:Male; D012306:Risk; D013156:Splenectomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013997:Time Factors