[Severe Haemophilus influenzae b infection in healthy male adult]

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  • A.C. Vilmar
  • I. Gjorup
  • Kim Peter David
Haemophilus influenzae b (Hib) can be the cause of serious infections, and is mainly observed affecting children and immuno-compromised patients. We report a case of a healthy 49-year old male with a severe Hib infection complicated by septicaemia, meningitis and anuria. The risk of invasive Hib infections in adults is reviewed
Udgivelsesdato: 2008/9/29
OriginalsprogDansk
TidsskriftUgeskrift for læger
Vol/bind170
Udgave nummer40
Sider (fra-til)3142-3143
Antal sider1
ISSN0041-5782
StatusUdgivet - 2008

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