title: [Contribution of rapid methods to the diagnosis of Haemophilus influenzae infections and the conduct of antibacterial treatment].
abstract: In the last decade medical microbiologists could make use of a great number of techniques that allow to shorten length of time of report from the arrival of specimens in laboratory. The direct microscopical examination has been considerably revalued: it is very important. Now it can be completed by use of reagents that allow the presumptive identification of various bacteria. For Hemophilus influenzae the efforts are devoted only to serovar b. In the absence of visible bacteria, the research of the presence of bacterial antigen is now possible. The semiautomatic apparatus allows also to watch over the cultures and to detect the beginning of development more accurately than macroscopically. Finally, for antibiotic sensitivity test, we can also use the automatic apparatus that shortens length of time of report to clinician.
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001431:Bacteriological Techniques; D006192:Haemophilus Infections / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D006193:Haemophilus influenzae / Q000187:drug effects / Q000302:isolation & purification; D006801:Humans; D008826:Microbial Sensitivity Tests
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents
vernacular_title: Apport des méthodes rapides dans le diagnostic des infections à Haemophilus influenzae et la conduite du traitement antibactérien.