Vaccination Rates and Adherence to Guidelines in Splenectomy Patients: An Observational Cross-sectional Study

ÇALIK BAŞARAN N., ÖZIŞIK L., UYAROĞLU O. A., DURUSU TANRIÖVER M., KARAKOÇ D., SAİN GÜVEN G., ...More

FLORA INFEKSIYON HASTALIKLARI VE KLINIK MIKROBIYOLOJI DERGISI, vol.25, no.4, pp.589-594, 2020 (ESCI) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 25 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2020
  • Doi Number: 10.5578/flora.69933
  • Journal Name: FLORA INFEKSIYON HASTALIKLARI VE KLINIK MIKROBIYOLOJI DERGISI
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.589-594
  • Keywords: Splenectomy, Immunization, Vaccination, Overwhelming post-splenectomy infections (OPSI), RISK, INFECTION, SEPSIS, MORTALITY, COVERAGE, COHORT, ADULTS
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Introduction: Splenectomy, whatever the reason, is an absolute indication for vaccination against encapsulated bacteria in order to prevent overwhelming post-splenectomy infections. This study aimed to determine compliance to immunization guidelines for splenectomy in General Surgery Clinics.