[Haemophilus parainfluenzae meningitis in an 8-year-old boy]

Invasive infections caused by Haemophilus parainfluenzae, a saprophyte of the respiratory tract, are exceptional and should arise suspicion of abnormalities in immunocompetence. So far, about thirty cases of H. parainfluenzae meningitis affecting neonates, infants or adults have been published. A case of such meningitis in an 8-year old boy without any risk factor is reported here.