All of the following are true about OPSI (oppounistic post-splenectomy infection) Except: (A) Develop 1-5 year after splenectomy, (B) Max risk is within 1 yr of splenectomy, (C) Begin with headache, myalgia, & fever, (D) May present with severe septic shock
Answer is B. Common in first two years after splenectomy but can occur at any time, risk persists for the lifetime. Reference: SRB 5 th edition page no.677