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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
High-Yield Explanation
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
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