Abstract
Invasive disease due to Hemophilus influenzae constitutes a major pediatric problem. The present article summarizes current concepts regarding epidemiologic, diagnostic, preventive and therapeutic aspects of Hemophilus influenzae infections.
MeSH terms
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Ampicillin / therapeutic use
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Antigens, Bacterial / analysis
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Child
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Child, Preschool
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Chloramphenicol / therapeutic use
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Haemophilus Infections* / diagnosis
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Haemophilus Infections* / drug therapy
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Haemophilus Infections* / epidemiology
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Haemophilus Infections* / prevention & control
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Haemophilus influenzae / immunology
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Humans
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Infant
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Infant, Newborn
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Male
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Meningitis, Haemophilus / epidemiology
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Penicillin G / therapeutic use
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Penicillin Resistance
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Streptomycin / therapeutic use
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Sulfamethoxazole / therapeutic use
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Tetracycline / therapeutic use
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Trimethoprim / therapeutic use
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Vaccination
Substances
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Antigens, Bacterial
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Chloramphenicol
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Ampicillin
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Trimethoprim
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Tetracycline
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Sulfamethoxazole
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Penicillin G
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Streptomycin