Unusual case of Haemophilus influenzae type b: Haemophilus influenzae type b meningitis cellulitis and subcutaneous abscess.
An unusual case of beta-lactamase positive Haemophilus influenzae type b infection is reported. Clinical manifestations included meningitis, a left ankle subcutaneous abscess, and bilateral hand cellulitis. Discussion and review of literature are presented for the previously unreported association of this common childhood pathogen.
D000038:Abscess / Q000150:complications*; D000842:Ankle; D002481:Cellulitis / Q000150:complications*; D006192:Haemophilus Infections; D006193:Haemophilus influenzae / Q000302:isolation & purification; D006225:Hand; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D008583:Meningitis, Haemophilus / Q000150:complications*; D012874:Skin Diseases, Infectious / Q000150:complications*