For which of the following is PPV-23 is most beneficial:

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B. Sickle cell anemia patient. Repeated microinfarction can destroy tissues having micro vascular beds prone to sickling. Thus splenic function is frequently lost within 18-36 months of life causing susceptibility to infection paicularly by pneumococci. So ( PPV-23) polysaccharide pneumococcal vaccine is beneficial in sickle cell anemia.

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A. Cystic fibrosis patient

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C. Patient with recurrent rhinitis and sinusitis

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D. Child less than 2 years

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