Neonatal meningitis caused by Haemophilus influenzae type c.
Haemophilus influenzae type c was isolated from blood and cerebrospinal fluid in a 3-day-old fullterm boy with clinical signs of serious infection. Ampicillin, cloxacillin and gentamicin were instituted initially. After 3 days of therapy the child developed a hemiparesis. Treatment was changed to chloramphenicol and the baby improved. The implications of H. influenzae serotype c as a possible pathogen, early diagnostic procedures and therapeutic problems are discussed.
D004569:Electroencephalography; D006193:Haemophilus influenzae / Q000302:isolation & purification; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007232:Infant, Newborn, Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology*; D008297:Male; D008583:Meningitis, Haemophilus / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology*; D009422:Nervous System Diseases / Q000209:etiology