Haemophilus influenzae cellulitis of the extremities.
A brief case report is described of a 10-month-old male with Haemophilus influenzae cellulitis of the upper extremity. A review of the literature concerning this pathogen in extremity cellulitis follows, with discussion of epidemiology, site of infection, response to therapy, and possible pathogenesis.
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Marshall University School of Medicine, Huntington, West Virginia.
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D002481:Cellulitis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000382:microbiology; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006192:Haemophilus Infections / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology; D006193:Haemophilus influenzae / Q000302:isolation & purification; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents