This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Medicine
Splenectomy is to be avoided in children because of- 
Select and explain. 
A. Loss of blood forming tissue, B. Increased risk of infection, C. Hypercoagulable state, D. Increased risk of lymhoma
B: Increased risk of infection
Answer: B: Increased risk of infection 
Explanation: None