Meningitis - H. influenzae
Alternate Names : H. influenzae meningitis, H. flu meningitis
Pictures & Images
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Haemophilus influenza organism
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This picture shows the organism Haemophilus influenza. Infections caused by Haemophilus influenza usually occur in children under 6 years old and are extremely serious. Haemophilus (type B) is responsible for meningitis, periorbital cellulitis, buccal cellulitis and epiglottitis, septic arthritis, osteomyelitis, pericarditis, and bacteremia. The small organisms live within cells (intracellular) as shown in this picture. (Image courtesy of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.)
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Influenza
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Influenza, also known as the flu, is caused by a virus.
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