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Hib (General Characteristics (Haemophilus influenzae, gram negative,…
Hib
General Characteristics
Haemophilus influenzae
gram negative
coccobacillus
six strains: A, B, C, D, E, F
"Hib" is abbreviation
not common over 5 years old
initial onset typically suspension of breastfeeding
Transmission
respiratory
natural flora in nose and throat
translocates to other rgions
high risk
sickle cell
asplenia
HIV
antibody/complement deficiency
cancer
Symptoms
Bacteremia
fever / chills
fatigue
belly pain
nausea
diarrhea
anxiety
dyspnea
confusion
Hib Pneumonia
fever / chills
cough
dyspnea
sweat
chest pain
headache
muscle ache
fatigue
Complications
epiglottitis
cellulitis
infectious arthritis
Meningitis
fever
headache
stiff neck
nausea
photophobia
confusion
Treatment
Hib vaccine
body fluids tested
10 day antibiotic regime
breathing support