Haemophilus meningitis
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Haemophilus meningitis is a type of bacterial meningitis
associated with Haemophilus influenzae
infections.
Vaccination can reduce incidence. Rates are still high in areas with limited levels of vaccination.
It is usually (but not always) associated with Haemophilus influenzae type b.
Bacterial meningitis
Bacterial meningitis refers to meningitis that is caused by bacterial infection.-Signs and Symptoms:*Fever*Seizures*Meningismus*Headache*Vomiting*Photophobia*Altered mental status and coma*Anorexia...
associated with Haemophilus influenzae
Haemophilus influenzae
Haemophilus influenzae, formerly called Pfeiffer's bacillus or Bacillus influenzae, Gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium first described in 1892 by Richard Pfeiffer during an influenza pandemic. A member of the Pasteurellaceae family, it is generally aerobic, but can grow as a facultative anaerobe. H...
infections.
Vaccination can reduce incidence. Rates are still high in areas with limited levels of vaccination.
It is usually (but not always) associated with Haemophilus influenzae type b.