This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Spleen, Subject name: Surgery
Splenectomy predispose to which infection 
Select and explain. 
A. Capsulated bacterial infection, B. Amoeba, C. Bacteroides, D. Viral infections
A: Capsulated bacterial infection
Answer: A: Capsulated bacterial infection 
Explanation: Ans. (a) Capsulated bacterial infectionRef Bailey and Love 26th edition Page 1096Opportunistic Post Splenectomy Infections (OPSI)* Post splenectomy septicemia may result from Streptococcus pneumonia, Neisseria meningitis, H. Influenza and Escherichia Coli.* Viral infection* Risk of OPSI is greatest in:# Young patients# Treated with Chemo RT# Diseases like Thalassemia's, Sickle cell disease, Auto immune hemolytic anemia and Thrombocytopenia# Risk is highest in the first 2-3 years.Overwhelming post splenectomy sepsis with Capnocytophaga canimorus can occur from dog, cat or animal bites.