title: Haemophilus influenzae associated with periappendiceal abscess.
abstract: A case of haemophilus influenzae infection in a periappendiceal abscess is reported with clinical history and bacteriologic data. Other reports of similar infections are few. The mode of transmission is discussed.
mesh_terms: D000038:Abscess / Q000209:etiology*; D001065:Appendix; D002429:Cecal Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006192:Haemophilus Infections / Q000150:complications*; D006193:Haemophilus influenzae / Q000302:isolation & purification; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male