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What has the author Mary Jardine Evans written?
Mary Jardine Evans has written: 'A study of Hemophilus influenzae' -- subject(s): Hemophilus influenzae
Where does Hemophilus Influenzae attack?
It attacks the upper respiratory tracts of warm blooded animals.
What are hemophilus infections?
Hemophilus infections, most of which are due to Haemophilus influenzae infections, are a group of contagious diseases that are caused by a gram-negative bacterium, and affect only humans.
What is the source of influenzal meningitis?
The source of the disease was Hemophilus influenzae, a bacteria that causes inflammation of the meninges, the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord.
What is the main factor influencing the rate of hemophilus infections?
The primary factor influencing the rate of infection is age; children between the ages of six months and four years are most vulnerable to H. influenzae.
How are hemophilus infections treated?
Hemophilus infections are treated with antibiotics.
What is the prognosis for untreated hemophilus infections?
Untreated hemophilus infections--particularly meningitis, sepsis, and epiglottitis--have a high mortality rate.
How many people have had hemophilus influenza?
173,406,915
What it Hemophilus Influenza meningitis?
Haemophilus influenzae meningitis is a bacterial infection of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord, primarily caused by the bacterium Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib). It can lead to serious complications, including brain damage and death, especially in young children. Vaccination has significantly reduced the incidence of this disease, but it can still occur in unvaccinated populations. Symptoms may include fever, headache, stiff neck, and altered mental status, requiring prompt medical attention.
How can hemophilus infections be prevented?
isolating patients with respiratory hemophilus infections; treating appropriate contacts of infected patients with rifampin; maintaining careful standards of cleanliness in hospitals,
Does Haemophilus influenzae grow on blood agar?
Yes, Haemophilus influenzae can grow on blood agar.
What vaccines are used in the U.S. to immunize children against hemophilus infections?
There are three different vaccines for hemophilus infections used to immunize children in the United States: PRP-D, HBOC, and PRP-OMP.
