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Hemophilus influenzae cellulitis.

G Fleisher, P Heeger, P Topf

    The American Journal of Emergency Medicine
    |November 1, 1983
    PubMed
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    Hemophilus influenzae type B (Hib) cellulitis in children presents with fever and high white blood cell counts. This bacterial infection is more common in febrile children with facial skin lesions.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatrics
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Bacteriology

    Background:

    • Cellulitis is a common bacterial skin infection in children.
    • Identifying causative organisms is crucial for appropriate treatment.
    • Hemophilus influenzae type B (Hib) can cause serious infections in children.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To characterize the clinical presentation of cellulitis caused by Hemophilus influenzae type B in pediatric patients.
    • To differentiate Hib cellulitis from other forms of pediatric cellulitis.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective review of medical records for 78 children hospitalized with cellulitis over one year.
    • Analysis of patient demographics, clinical signs (fever, lesion location), laboratory results (WBC count), and microbiological data.

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    Main Results:

    • Hemophilus influenzae type B was identified in 8 out of 26 febrile children (26.9%).
    • Hib cellulitis occurred predominantly in febrile children with facial lesions (7 out of 8 cases).
    • Children with Hib cellulitis showed higher mean WBC counts (17,500/mm3) and were more likely to have fever and leukocytosis (>15,000/mm3) compared to other cellulitis cases.

    Conclusions:

    • Febrile children with facial cellulitis are at higher risk for Hemophilus influenzae type B infection.
    • Fever and leukocytosis are significant indicators of Hib cellulitis in pediatric patients.
    • Prompt identification and treatment are essential for managing Hib-related skin infections.