title: Neonatal infection due to Haemophilus influenzae biotype IV.
abstract: Neonatal infection due to Haemophilus influenzae has several clinical similarities to infection by the more common Streptococcus agalactiae (Strep group B). A high frequency of H. influenzae biotype IV in association with genital, maternal and neonatal infections has been reported in the literature, suggesting this biotype has an affinity for the female genital tract. Cefotaxime should be considered as part of the treatment regimen when this organism is suspected because of the emerging resistance of H. influenzae to ampicillin. We present a case of H. influenzae biotype IV infection in a premature (32 weeks) neonate.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pathology, Toowoomba General Hospital, Queensland.
authors.forename: P B
authors.initials: PB
authors.lastname: Webster
authors.forename: C F
authors.initials: CF
authors.lastname: Maher
authors.forename: D J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Farrell
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000668:Ampicillin Resistance; D015373:Bacterial Typing Techniques; D002439:Cefotaxime / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006192:Haemophilus Infections / Q000382:microbiology*; D006193:Haemophilus influenzae / Q000145:classification*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007235:Infant, Premature, Diseases / Q000382:microbiology*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011251:Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / Q000382:microbiology*
chemical_list: D002439:Cefotaxime