Reye's syndrome in Haemophilus influenzae B septicaemia: case report.
A case of culture-proven Haemophilus influenzae type B septicaemia in association with probably Reye's syndrome is presented. This is the second reported case of Reye's syndrome with this organism and the first in a tropical climate. The features of this child's presentation are described and implications for doctors in areas where Haemophilus influenzae infection is common are discussed.
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Goroka Base Hospital, Papua New Guinea.
D002701:Chloramphenicol / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006192:Haemophilus Infections / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D006193:Haemophilus influenzae; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D012202:Reye Syndrome / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*
D002701:Chloramphenicol