Nosocomial bacteraemia in hospital staff caused by Haemophilus influenzae type b

Transmission of Bacterial Infections to Healthcare Workers during Intubation and Respiratory Care of Patients with Severe Pneumonia

“…7 A physical therapist caring for the patient became ill with pharyngitis, fever, and rigors. H. influenzae type b with the same biotype was isolated from culture samples of the physical therapist's blood.…”

Bacteria emitted in ambient air during bronchoscopy—a risk to health care workers?

“…[3][4][5][6] Neisseria meningitis, Haemophilus influenza, and Acinetobacter baumanii are other well-documented occupational pathogen infections acquired by hospital personnel. 3,[7][8][9] The risk of influenza pandemics, emerging infections, and antimicrobial resistance of bacteria has raised concerns about the health of HCWs 10 and therefore about prevention practices that should be followed during particular procedures. Worldwide, HCWs are reported to account for 20% of all cases of acquired severe acute respiratory syndrome.…”