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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.
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How many people have had hemophilus influenza?
173,406,915
What is the prognosis for untreated hemophilus infections?
Untreated hemophilus infections--particularly meningitis, sepsis, and epiglottitis--have a high mortality rate.
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.
How are hemophilus infections treated?
Hemophilus infections are treated with antibiotics.
What is Hemophilus influenzae?
A disease
What are some common epidemic diseases?
Influenza West Nile Hepatitis AIDS/HIV Meningitis SARS Malaria Mumps Measles Smallpox
What damage can result from meningitis?
It depends on the causative organism and the time of starting treatment. With early treatment complete recovery can be expected.Complications are more common with Hemophilus Influenza meningitis.
What are some epidemics?
One of the most common epidemics is influenza. Other epidemics include: plague, measles, smallpox, HIV/AIDS, SARS, and meningitis.
What has the author Mary Jardine Evans written?
Mary Jardine Evans has written: 'A study of Hemophilus influenzae' -- subject(s): Hemophilus influenzae
What kinds of diseases does virus cause?
Viruses cause the common cold, AIDS, herpes, meningitis, smallpox (currently extinct in the wild), influenza, and many other diseases.
What causes haemophilus influenza?
Haemophilus influenzae can cause pneumonia, but it is not what causes influenza. Influenza is a disease that is caused by a virus. Haemophilus influenzae is the name of a bacterium. It was originally thought to be the cause of influenza before they had discovered viruses, that is how a bacterium got the name with "influenzae" in it. This type of bacteria also can cause meningitis, septic arthritis, and many other infections, commonly in children under 5 who have immature immune systems. It is a bacterium that can be present without causing illness, unless the person has a suppressed immune system.when does influenza useally start
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,
