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==Overview==
==Overview==
==Historical Perspective==
==Historical Perspective==
*''Haemophilus influenzae'' was first described by Robert Pfeiffer in 1892.
*The bacteria was referred to as ''H. influenzae'' because it was postulated that it is the causative agent responsible for influenza pandemic in 1918.
==References==
==References==
{{Reflist|2}}
{{Reflist|2}}

Latest revision as of 20:43, 30 December 2015

Haemophilus influenzae infection Main page

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Overview

Causes

Classification

Pneumonia
Bacteremia
Meningitis
Epiglottitis
Cellulitis
arthritis
Otitis media
Conjunctivitis

Pathophysiology

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

Historical Perspective

  • Haemophilus influenzae was first described by Robert Pfeiffer in 1892.
  • The bacteria was referred to as H. influenzae because it was postulated that it is the causative agent responsible for influenza pandemic in 1918.

References