Key result
A 12-month-old immunocompetent female with Haemophilus influenzae type f meningitis survived severe complications including bilateral subdural empyema, central venous thrombosis, and hearing loss.
Why the study?
Cases of Haemophilus influenzae meningitis continue to occur via less common encapsulated serotypes with unknown complications, making management and treatment challenging.
Design
Case report
Authors
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Raises awareness for severe complications in H. influenzae type f meningitis despite vaccination; leaves open optimal prevention and management strategies.
Case Report (n=1)
Haemophilus influenzae type f meningitis can cause severe complications including subdural empyema, central venous thrombosis, and sensorineural hearing loss even in immunocompetent, fully vaccinated infants.
Abou‐Hanna et al. (2019) conducted a case report in Haemophilus influenzae type f meningitis (n=1). Ceftriaxone, burr-hole craniotomy, and anticoagulation was evaluated on Clinical resolution. A 12-month-old immunocompetent female with Haemophilus influenzae type f meningitis survived severe complications including bilateral subdural empyema, central venous thrombosis, and hearing loss.
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