Haemophilus influenzae infection overview

Haemophilus influenzae infection Main page
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Overview
Causes
Classification Pneumonia Bacteremia Meningitis Epiglottitis Cellulitis arthritis Otitis media Conjunctivitis
Pathophysiology

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

Infection with the bacterium Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) can result in meningitis and other severe infections (e.g., pneumonia, bacteremia, cellulitis, septic arthritis, and epiglottitis) primarily among infants and children <5 years of age.

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