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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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Risk of Pneumococcal meningitis is seen in :
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The correct answer is  Ans. is 'a' i.e. Post Splenectomy Patient In table 138-1 p 884 a list of conditions commonly predisposing to pneumococcal infection is given.The list is very long and its not possible to memorize it so I will pick out some important ones for you.Conditions predisposing to pneumococcal infectionsLymphomaMultiple myeloma*Common variable hypogammaglobulinemiaCLLSickle cell disease,* hypersplenia, Asplenia, Splenectomy*Renal insufficiency*Diabetes mellitus*Glucocorticoids administration*Infection with HIVCirrhosis*