Haemophilus influenzae - human specific bacteria

Front Biosci. 2001 Sep 1:6:E41-60. doi: 10.2741/marrs.

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

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Disease Models, Animal
  • Genome, Bacterial
  • Haemophilus Infections / drug therapy
  • Haemophilus Infections / microbiology
  • Haemophilus Vaccines / therapeutic use
  • Haemophilus influenzae / classification
  • Haemophilus influenzae / genetics*
  • Haemophilus influenzae / pathogenicity*
  • Humans
  • Virulence

Substances

  • Haemophilus Vaccines