Question

Why are asplenics prone to infection by catalase (+) organisms?

Accepted Answer

Asplenic individuals have a difficult time clearing infections with S.pneumoniae because a major antibody-producing organ is missing and phagocytosis is inhibited in organisms with capsules

Front	Why are asplenics prone to infection by catalase (+) organisms?
Back	Asplenic individuals have a difficult time clearing infections with S.pneumoniae because a major antibody-producing organ is missing and phagocytosis is inhibited in organisms with capsules

Asplenics Prone Infection Catalase Organisms Individuals Difficult Time