title: Reye's syndrome in Haemophilus influenzae B septicaemia: case report.
abstract: 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.
authors: Goroka Base Hospital, Papua New Guinea.
authors: D F
authors: DF
authors: Macgregor
mesh_terms: 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*
chemical_list: D002701:Chloramphenicol