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This research aims to evaluate the prevalence of ampicillin-resistant Haemophilus in young children.

March 22, 2026PEDIATRICS

Ampicillin-Resistant Haemophilus in the Oropharynx: Prevalence in Three Groups of Young, Middle-Class Children

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This research aims to evaluate the prevalence of ampicillin-resistant Haemophilus in young children.
Analyzed oropharyngeal cultures from 249 children in three groups: healthy, treated with antibiotics, and with nasopharyngitis.
Identified and classified Haemophilus species present.
Compared recovery rates of ampicillin-resistant strains based on antibiotic exposure.
Approximately 60% of children in each group carried Haemophilus in the oropharynx.
H parainfluenzae was predominant in healthy children, while H influenzae was found in the others.
Reported recovery of ampicillin-resistant Haemophilus in 16% of healthy, 25% of recent antibiotic-treated, and 17% of nasopharyngitis children.

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Investigation finds higher ampicillin-resistant Haemophilus prevalence in children after antibiotic treatment, indicating significant carriage rates.

Schwartz et al. (1983) studied this question.

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Investigation finds higher ampicillin-resistant Haemophilus prevalence in children after antibiotic treatment, indicating significant carriage rates.