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A49-06 A Rare Case of Haemophilus Influenzae Type B Prosthetic Knee Infection and Sepsis in an Elderly Adult: A Case Report

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Case report illustrates sepsis from a rare Hib infection in an elderly adult, emphasizing awareness for early management.

To report a rare case of Haemophilus influenzae type b prosthetic knee infection and its clinical implications.
Presented a case of a 65-year-old woman with comorbidities and recent trauma, demonstrating symptoms of infection.
Initiated empiric antibiotic treatment and performed arthrocentesis, leading to the diagnosis through culture.
Underwent surgical intervention including explantation and placement of an antibiotic-impregnated spacer.
Confirmed diagnosis of Hib infection through blood and synovial fluid cultures sensitive to ampicillin.
Significant leukocytosis indicated infection severity with high neutrophil predominance.
Complete clinical recovery achieved post antibiotic therapy and surgical intervention.

Gharti et al. (2026) studied this question.

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