Disease or Syndrome
haemophilus infections
Subclass of:
Pasteurellaceae Infections
Also called:
Hemophilus Infections
Definitions related to haemophilus infections:
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(hemophilus infection) An infection that is caused by the organism Hemophilus.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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Haemophilus is the name of a group of bacteria. There are several types of Haemophilus. They can cause different types of illnesses involving breathing, bones and joints, and the nervous system. One common type, Hib (Haemophilus influenzae type b), causes serious disease. It usually strikes children under 5 years old. Your child can get Hib disease by being around other children or adults who may have the bacteria and not know it. The germs spread from person to person. If the germs stay in the child's nose and throat, the child probably will not get sick. But sometimes the germs spread into the lungs or the bloodstream, and then Hib can cause serious problems such as meningitis and pneumonia. Treatment is with antibiotics. There is a vaccine to prevent Hib disease. All children younger than 5 years of age should be vaccinated with the Hib vaccine. Centers for Disease Control and PreventionMedlinePlusU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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Infections with bacteria of the genus HAEMOPHILUS.NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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The gram-negative bacteria Haemophilus species cause numerous mild and serious infections, including bacteremia, meningitis, pneumonia, sinusitis, otitis media, cellulitis, and epiglottitis. Diagnosis is by culture and serotyping. Treatment is with antibiotics.Merck & Co., Inc., 2020
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