Adult meningitis caused by Hemophilus influenzae serotype f, biotype I.
Meningitis and septicemia developed in an adult patient as a complication of otitis media. The rare etiologic agent responsible for the infection was identified as Hemophilus influenzae serotype f, biotype I. With appropriate therapy, complete recovery was achieved without complications or relapse.
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006193:Haemophilus influenzae / Q000302:isolation & purification; D006801:Humans; D008583:Meningitis, Haemophilus / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D008875:Middle Aged; D010033:Otitis Media / Q000150:complications*; D018805:Sepsis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology; D013129:Spinal Puncture
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents