PEDIATRICS Vol. 64 No. 3 September 1979, pp. 283-286
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Report of 65 Cases of Haemophilus influenzae b Pneumonia

Charles M. Ginsburg MD1, Jorge B. Howard MD1, and John D. Nelson MD1

1 Department of Pediatrics, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical School of Dallas

During a 14-year period there were 65 cases of pneumonia caused by Haemophilus influenzae b; 83% were children less than 2 years of age and 80% of illness occurred in winter and spring. The roentgenographic picture was consolidative pneumonia in 75% and pleural effusions were present in 75% of all cases. Ten patients had associated meningitis and three had purulent pericarditis. Otitis media was diagnosed in 43% and H influenzae b was isolated from eight middle ear aspirates. Three patients (5%) died. Recommendations for diagnosis and treatment are made.

Submitted on September 28, 1978
Accepted on January 22, 1979




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