title: Unusual features of Hemophilus infections in adults.
abstract: Infections due to species of Hemophilus, especially H influenzae type B, are usually equated with the pediatric age group. However, during the past several years the medical literature has emphasized the occurrence of such infections in adults. Four adult patients are presented who demonstrate certain unique clinical features which have not been recently or previously reported.
mesh_terms: D000038:Abscess / Q000209:etiology; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002481:Cellulitis / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006192:Haemophilus Infections / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D006193:Haemophilus influenzae; D006801:Humans; D007827:Laryngitis / Q000209:etiology; D008297:Male; D008583:Meningitis, Haemophilus / Q000175:diagnosis; D008875:Middle Aged; D010612:Pharyngitis / Q000209:etiology; D012886:Skull
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents