title: Splenectomy for trauma. Is it associated with a high risk of infection in the tropics?
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authors: Ihekwaba
mesh_terms: D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology* / Q000276:immunology; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology* / Q000382:microbiology; D012307:Risk Factors; D018805:Sepsis / Q000209:etiology*; D013154:Spleen / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D013156:Splenectomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000209:etiology*; D014329:Tropical Climate