Lower Limb Infection in an Infant with Haemophilus influenzae Serotype b. Issue 1 (27th June 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Hagiya, Hideharu; Otsuka, Fumio
• Is Part Of: General medicine. Volume 15:Issue 1(2014)
• Page Start: 56
• Page End: 58
• Publication Date: 2014-06-27
• Subjects: cellulitis -- Haemophilus influenzae serotype b (Hib) -- skin and soft tissue infection (SSTI) -- vaccination; Medicine -- Periodicals; 610
• DOI: 10.14442/general.15.56
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1346-0072

Abstract

Abstract : We describe a rare case of lower leg infection caused by Haemophilus influenzae serotype b (Hib) in a previously healthy 14‐month‐old boy. In primary care, H. influenzae is a common pathogen affecting children, and which causes respiratory and central nervous system infection alike. Conversely, skin and soft tissue infections caused by Hib are a somewhat rare occurrence. Beta‐lactamase‐negative ampicillin‐resistant strains have been spreading throughout Japan, although the type of Hib in our case was cephalosporin‐sensitive. As a result, we need to pay attention to Hib infection in various clinical settings.