Haemophilus influenzae

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• Synonyms

  • Hib
  • Pfeiffer's bacillus

• Effects

  • Epiglottitis
  • Tonsillitis
  • Bacterial pneumonia
  • Bacterial meningitis
  • Pericarditis
  • Cellulitis
  • Septic arthritis
  • Acute otitis media
  • Positive Quellung test
  • Sinusitis

• Parents

  • Haemophilus
  • Capsulated organism

• Treatments

  • Cefotaxime
  • Quinolone
  • Prophylactic immunisation
  • Glucocorticoid

• Description

  • "An opportunistic pathogen Produces beta-lactamases Diagnosis: Blood culture TREATMENT: Otitis - Dexamethasone reduces rate of hearing loss Meningitis - Dexamethasone reduces neurological complications. Epiglottitis - Maintain patent airway via intubation or tracheostomy "