title: [Gynecological infections caused by Haemophilus influenza in adults. 3 cases].
abstract: Three cases, recently observed, of non-obstetrical gynaecological infections in adults caused by Haemophilus influenzae have prompted us to reconsider this rare pathology. Non-encapsulated strains of H. influenzae, particularly those belonging to biotype IV, might have special affinity and virulence for the genital tract. It seems, therefore, that such strains should systematically be looked for in samples collected from genital organs.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Nuchowicz
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Vanoudenhove
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Serruys-Schoutens
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001472:Bartholin's Glands / Q000382:microbiology; D005260:Female; D005831:Genital Diseases, Female / Q000382:microbiology*; D006192:Haemophilus Infections / Q000175:diagnosis; D006193:Haemophilus influenzae / Q000302:isolation & purification; D006801:Humans; D000292:Pelvic Inflammatory Disease / Q000382:microbiology
vernacular_title: Infections gynécologiques à Haemophilus influenzae chez l'adulte. Trois observations.