Infection: Haemophilus influenzae

Question 1

What is the classification of haemophilus influenzae?

Answer 1

Gram negative bacilli

Question 2

What diseases does haemophilus influenzae cause?

Answer 2

Mainly opportunistic

Can cause meningitis, epiglottitis in young children, pneumonia

Question 3

How are heamophilus influenzae infections treated?

Answer 3

Amoxicillin

Cefotamine sometimes used for meningitis