Difference between revisions of "Haemophilus influenzae"
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Most strains of ''H.influenzae'' are opportunistic pathogens. ''Haemophilus influenzae'' can cause; Human meningitis, [[Septicaemia and Enteritis, Bacterial|septicaemia]], bronchopneumonia, conjunctivitis, epiglottitis, and [[Otitis Externa - Small Animal|otitis]] | Most strains of ''H.influenzae'' are opportunistic pathogens. ''Haemophilus influenzae'' can cause; Human meningitis, [[Septicaemia and Enteritis, Bacterial|septicaemia]], bronchopneumonia, conjunctivitis, epiglottitis, and [[Otitis Externa - Small Animal|otitis]] | ||
| + | ==References== | ||
| + | Ryan KJ; Ray CG (editors) (2004). Sherris Medical Microbiology (4th ed.). McGraw Hill. | ||
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| 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
References
Ryan KJ; Ray CG (editors) (2004). Sherris Medical Microbiology (4th ed.). McGraw Hill.