What is Haemophilus influenzae type B meningitis?
Haemophilus influenzae type B meningitis is an infection of the tissue which covers the brain (meninges) caused by the bacteria Haemophilus influenzae. In addition to meningitis, this bacterium can also cause blood stream infections (sepsis), pneumonia, joint and bone infections and other infections. There are six different serotypes of Haemophilus influenzae, but type B causes most of the illness caused by this bacterium. Who gets Haemophilus influenzae type B meningitis? Haemophilus influenzae type B disease almost exclusively affects children under 5 years of age, and prior to the introduction of the Hib (Haemophilus influenzae type B) vaccine, it was the most common cause of bacterial meningitis in this age group. How is Haemophilus influenzae type B meningitis spread? Haemophilus influenzae type B bacteria are spread from person to person by direct contact, or through inhalation of respiratory droplets released into the air through sneezing or coughing. What are the symptoms of Ha
