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Meningitis due to Haemophilus influenzae type e.

L L Buck, G W Douglas

    Journal of Clinical Microbiology
    |October 1, 1976
    PubMed
    Summary

    Haemophilus influenzae type e caused meningitis in an infant. This bacterium was identified in the child's cerebrospinal fluid and blood samples.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatrics
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Microbiology

    Background:

    • Bacterial meningitis remains a significant cause of infant morbidity and mortality.
    • Haemophilus influenzae, particularly non-typeable strains, is a known pathogen in pediatric respiratory infections.

    Observation:

    • A rare case of meningitis in an 8-month-old infant is presented.
    • The cerebrospinal fluid and blood cultures yielded positive results for a specific bacterial pathogen.

    Findings:

    • Haemophilus influenzae type e (Hib) was definitively isolated from both cerebrospinal fluid and blood.
    • This identification confirms Hib as the causative agent of the infant's meningitis.

    Implications:

    • This case highlights the potential for Haemophilus influenzae type e to cause invasive disease, including meningitis, in young children.
    • Further surveillance and understanding of Hib epidemiology are warranted to inform prevention and treatment strategies.
    • Clinicians should consider Haemophilus influenzae type e in the differential diagnosis of bacterial meningitis in infants, especially when standard serotypes are not identified.

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