Haemophilus Influenzae
Diseases associated with Haemophilus Influenzae
Haemophilus influenzae infection results in multiple diseases whose clinical presentation depends on the affected body parts that include the brain, lungs, bones, mouth, trachea, face, joints and heart as shown below
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Types of diseases caused by Haemophilus Influenzae on the different body organs and parts
Mild Infections
Haemophilus Influenzae can cause the following mild infections:
- Sinusitis
- Otitis media
- Abscesses
- Urinary tract infections
Severe Infections
When the bacteria invade the blood, lungs or the brain it can result in severe infections that include:
- Meningitis
- Pneumonia
- Endophthalmitis
- Bacteraemia
- Endocarditis
- Osteomyelitis
Severe infections require early treatment and diagnosis. If left untreated, cases of meningitis due to Haemophilus influenzae are highly fatal as they can lead to:
- Death
- Hearing loss
- Blindness
- Brain damage
- Seizures
- Mental retardation
- Long-term disabilities
