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Subscapular abscess due to Haemophilus influenzae type B
Pediatrics
|February 1, 1980
Summary
Localized abscesses from Haemophilus influenzae are rare. This case details an extensive subscapular abscess caused by beta-lactamase-negative Haemophilus influenzae type B, a first in English literature.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Bacteriology
Background:
- Localized abscess formation is an uncommon clinical presentation of Haemophilus influenzae infections.
- Most previously reported cases involve nontypeable strains of H. influenzae.
Observation:
- This report describes an extensive subscapular abscess.
- The abscess was caused by a beta-lactamase-negative strain of Haemophilus influenzae type B.
Findings:
- This is the first documented case of an extensive subscapular abscess caused by beta-lactamase-negative H. influenzae type B in the English literature.
- Highlights the potential for H. influenzae type B to cause deep-seated infections.
Implications:
- This case expands the understanding of Haemophilus influenzae type B clinical manifestations.
- Suggests the need for considering H. influenzae type B in the differential diagnosis of deep abscesses, even in beta-lactamase-negative forms.