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''Haemophilus influenzae'' is a species of the ''[[Haemophilus species - Overview|Haemophilus]]'' genus. There are unencapsulated and encapsulated strains. Encapsulated strains can be classified by their capsular antigens. There are six types of encapsulated ''Haemophilus influenzae''; a, b, c, d, e, and f. | ''Haemophilus influenzae'' is a species of the ''[[Haemophilus species - Overview|Haemophilus]]'' genus. There are unencapsulated and encapsulated strains. Encapsulated strains can be classified by their capsular antigens. There are six types of encapsulated ''Haemophilus influenzae''; a, b, c, d, e, and f. | ||
| − | Most strains of ''H.influenzae'' are opportunistic pathogens. ''Haemophilus influenzae'' can cause; Human meningitis, septicaemia, bronchopneumonia, conjunctivitis, epiglottitis, and [[Otitis Externa - | + | Most strains of ''H.influenzae'' are opportunistic pathogens. ''Haemophilus influenzae'' can cause; Human meningitis, septicaemia, bronchopneumonia, conjunctivitis, epiglottitis, and [[Otitis Externa - Cat and Dog|otitis]] |
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| Haemophilus influenzae | |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Proteobacteria |
| Class | Gamma Proteobacteria |
| Order | Pasteurellales |
| Family | Pasteurellaceae |
| Genus | Haemophilus |
| Species | H.influenzae |
Also known as: Bacillus influenzae
Haemophilus influenzae is a species of the Haemophilus genus. There are unencapsulated and encapsulated strains. Encapsulated strains can be classified by their capsular antigens. There are six types of encapsulated Haemophilus influenzae; a, b, c, d, e, and f.
Most strains of H.influenzae are opportunistic pathogens. Haemophilus influenzae can cause; Human meningitis, septicaemia, bronchopneumonia, conjunctivitis, epiglottitis, and otitis
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References
Ryan KJ; Ray CG (editors) (2004). Sherris Medical Microbiology (4th ed.). McGraw Hill.