[Facial cellulitis and Haemophilus meningitis in infants].
Two cases of facial cellulitis due to Haemophilus influenzae serotype b are reported in 2 infants aged 3 and 6 months. Bacteriological diagnosis relied on blood cultures. Association with bacterial meningitis emphasizes the necessity of a systematic cerebrospinal fluid examination and the choice of antibiotherapy.
D002481:Cellulitis / Q000209:etiology*; D005148:Facial Dermatoses / Q000209:etiology*; D006192:Haemophilus Infections; D006193:Haemophilus influenzae / Q000302:isolation & purification; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D008583:Meningitis, Haemophilus / Q000134:cerebrospinal fluid / Q000150:complications*
Cellulites de la face et méningites à Haemophilus chez le nourrisson.