Other Haemophilus Species and Aggregatibacter Species

Septic Arthritis Caused by Haemophilus parainfluenzae: A Pediatric Case Report and Literature Review

“…Of note, β-lactamase production and mutation in the penicillin-binding protein are known to be resistance mechanisms of Haemophilus species 1 ; however, detailed information was not fully available in the literature. 4,8,9,11,13–20 Of the 12 cases with susceptibility available, 10 cases were susceptible to either ampicillin or amoxicillin.…”

“…Haemophilus parainfluenzae , a Gram-negative coccobacillus, constitutes part of the normal flora of the oral cavity, and is also occasionally isolated from urethral and vaginal specimens. 1 Although H. parainfluenzae is a rare cause of pediatric bacterial infections, increasing numbers of cases with meningitis and endocarditis have been recently reported. Reports of other diseases due to H. parainfluenzae in children include brain abscess, urinary tract infection, peritonitis and neonatal sepsis.…”