Abstract
Haemophilus influenzae is both a commensal and a pathogen specific to humans. Here we review this bacterium with special emphasis on characteristics that may be involved in virulence.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
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Review
MeSH terms
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Animals
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Disease Models, Animal
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Genome, Bacterial
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Haemophilus Infections / drug therapy
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Haemophilus Infections / microbiology
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Haemophilus Vaccines / therapeutic use
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Haemophilus influenzae / classification
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Haemophilus influenzae / genetics*
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Haemophilus influenzae / pathogenicity*
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Humans
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Virulence