Haemophilus Influenza Flashcards
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Q
List the different diseases caused by Haemophilus Influenza and also the treatment and vaccine
A
○ HaEMOPhilus causes Epiglottitis, Meningitis, Otitis media, Pneumonia
○ Tx: amoxicillin/clavulanate for mucosal infections, ceftriaxone for meningitis,
rifampin prophylaxis for close contacts.
○ Vaccine is against type B and is a capsular polysaccharide conjugated to the
diphtheria toxoid or another protein
