Haemophilus Influenzae-Phyllis Chocolate Covered Cherries

Question 1

What is the result of gram stain with Haemophilus Influenzae

Answer 1

Gram negative

Question 2

What is the shape of Haemophilus Influenzae

Answer 2

Coccobacillary sharpe (between cocci and bacilli shape)

Question 3

Which agar does Haemophilus Influenzae grow on

Answer 3

Chocolate agar that has be added with factor 5 (NAD) and factor 10 (Hemodin)

Question 4

How is Haemophilus Influenzae primarily transmitted

Answer 4

Via respiratory droplets

Question 5

What are the common clinical presentations of Haemophilus Influenzae

Answer 5

Pneumonia
Epiglottitis
Otitis media

Question 6

What are the clinical presentations of Haemophilus Influenzae induced epiglottis

Answer 6

• Cherry red epiglottis
• Drooling
• inspiratory stridor

Question 7

What is the virulent factor present in Haemophilus Influenzae induced meningitis

Answer 7

Type B capsule

Question 8

If a patient presents with Epiglotitis, which organism should be suspected

Answer 8

Haemophilus Influenzae

Question 9

What is the state of capsule in Haemophilus Influenzae

Answer 9

Present

Question 10

Which patients are at a higher risk of developing sepsis and arthritis from infections with Haemophilus Influenzae

Answer 10

Sickle celled individuals and asplenic patients (because spleen helps remove capsulated organisms)

Question 11

Which form of Haemophilus Influenzae is included in a vaccine

Answer 11

Type B (causes meningitis)

Question 12

In the vaccine for Haemophilus Influenzae, which organism is it associated with

Answer 12

Diptheria, as it is conjugated with the diptheria toxoid

Question 13

What is the treatment for Haemophilus Influenzae infections

Answer 13

Ceftriaxone

Question 14

Which treatment is given to those in close contact with patients with Haemophilus Influenzae

Answer 14

Rafampin

Question 15

When is the common age to be vaccinated for Haemophilus Influenzae

Answer 15

Between 2 and 18 months