What are the symptoms of H. influenzae?
The following are the most common symptoms of H. influenzae infections. However, each child may experience symptoms differently. Symptoms may include: • otitis media (middle ear infection) – may develop after a child has a common cold caused by a virus. Symptoms may include: • unusual irritability • difficulty sleeping or staying asleep • tugging or pulling at one or both ears • fever • fluid draining from ear(s) • loss of balance • hearing difficulties • ear pain • nausea and vomiting • diarrhea • decreased appetite • congestion • conjunctivitis – an inflammation of the conjunctiva of the eye. The conjunctiva is the membrane that lines the inside of the eye and also a thin membrane that covers the actual eye. Symptoms may include: • redness • swelling • drainage from one eye or both eyes • burning of the eyes • photophobia (eyes sensitive to light) • sinusitis – infection in the sinuses. Symptoms may include: • younger children: • runny nose that lasts greater than 10 days. The discha
