Haemophilus influenzae infection overview
Template:Haemophilus influenzae serotype B infection
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Infection with the bacterium Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) can result in meningitis and other severe infections (e.g., pneumonia, bacteremia, cellulitis, septic arthritis, and epiglottitis) primarily among infants and children <5 years of age.