• Deaths due to pneumonia that occur during the neonatal period and those that are associated with measles, pertussis and HIV infection are not included in this figure. (who.int)
  • Pentacel, DTaP/ IPV/ Hib (diphtheria & tetanus toxoids/ acellular pertussis vaccine/poliovirus vaccine inactivated/haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine) dosing, indications, interactions, adverse effects, and more. (medscape.com)
  • Lymphocytic predominance may be seen in viral pneumonia, pertussis, and atypical infections. (pediatriconcall.com)
  • This report describes case notification data for measles, pertussis, rubella, Haemophilus influenzae type b invasive infection, invasive meningococcal disease (IMD), mumps, tetanus and invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD) in NSW, Australia, in 2012 and provides comparison with recent trends. (who.int)
  • About one in 10 children with measles get an ear infection that can result in permanent hearing loss. (nyc.gov)
  • Some types of infection that have been linked with CP include viruses such as chickenpox, rubella (german measles), and cytomegalovirus (CMV), and bacterial infections such as infections of the placenta or fetal membranes, or maternal pelvic infections. (cdc.gov)
  • Since laboratories do not necessarily have access to this information, all results consistent with possible measles infection should be reported to the medical officer of health. (tewhatuora.govt.nz)
  • Other viruses that can cause the infection include the mumps virus, herpesviruses , the measles virus, and influenza viruses. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Overview of Pneumonia Pneumonia is an infection of the small air sacs of the lungs (alveoli) and the tissues around them. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Types of pneumonia and their radiologic characteristics are summarized in the table below. (medscape.com)
  • Bacterial infections contribute disproportionately to pneumonia mortality in developing countries. (who.int)
  • Although bacterial infections account for no more than 50% of cases of pneumonia, they cause nearly 70% of deaths due to pneumonia. (who.int)
  • Etrapenam Is Being Projected As Drug For Community Acquired Pneumonia, Intractable Abdominal Infections And Complicated Uti. (pediatriconcall.com)
  • Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs. (pediatriconcall.com)
  • Most commonly, it is the result of infections (bacterial, viral, or fungal), but it can occur as a result of chemical injury (gastric acid/aspiration of food/hydrocarbon and lipoid pneumonia/radiation-induced pneumonia). (pediatriconcall.com)
  • Pneumonia is a lung infection that can cause inflammation and a buildup of fluid and pus in the lung. (healthline.com)
  • Haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib) causes pneumonia and various infections throughout the body, including in the bones, brain and heart. (nyc.gov)
  • This highly contagious disease can lead to pneumonia and ear infections, which in turn can cause convulsions, deafness and mental retardation. (nyc.gov)
  • It is the most common cause of bloodstream infections, pneumonia, meningitis and middle ear infections in young children. (nyc.gov)
  • In most instances, it is more common for these viruses or bacteria to cause some other illness, such as an ear infection, pneumonia or other illness. (mn.us)
  • It often causes meningitis but it can also cause bloodstream infections, pneumonia, joint infections, and other illness. (mn.us)
  • The bacteria also brings on blood infections, meningitis, and pneumonia. (tutorialspoint.com)
  • Meningitis, pneumonia, ear infections, and blood infections can all be brought on by this bacteria. (tutorialspoint.com)
  • This bacteria is responsible for toxic shock syndrome, pneumonia, and skin infections. (tutorialspoint.com)
  • For example, catching chickenpox can make you immune for life, but it could also lead to serious complications like skin infections or pneumonia. (lacounty.gov)
  • Haemophilus Influenzae (type B)- serious bacterial disease that can cause meningitis, pneumonia, epiglotitis and other serious infections in children under age 5 years. (dekalbhealth.net)
  • Varicella (Chickenpox)- highly contagious rash illness caused by a virus, which can lead to secondary skin infections, pneumonia, brain damage and even death. (dekalbhealth.net)
  • For more information, see the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) Haemophilus Influenzae type b (Hib) vaccine information statement . (msdmanuals.com)
  • Hib vaccine can prevent Haemophilus influenzae for older children or adults whose spleen is damaged type b (Hib) disease . (cdc.gov)
  • Haemophilus influenzae type b can cause many cell disease, before surgery to remove the spleen, or different kinds of infections. (cdc.gov)
  • Severe Hib infection, also that combines more than one vaccine together into called "invasive Hib disease," requires treatment in a one shot). (cdc.gov)
  • One common type, Hib (Haemophilus influenzae type b), causes serious disease. (medlineplus.gov)
  • The incubation period (time between exposure and first symptoms) of H. influenzae disease is not certain but could be as short as 7 days. (wikidoc.org)
  • Fifth disease is a common infection in children aged 4 to 10. (uniprix.com)
  • In settings in which a high proportion of adults have risks for HBV infection (e.g., sexually transmitted disease/human immunodeficiency virus testing and treatment facilities, drug-abuse treatment and prevention settings, health-care settings targeting services to IDUs, health-care settings targeting services to MSM, and correctional facilities), ACIP recommends universal hepatitis B vaccination for all unvaccinated adults. (cdc.gov)
  • That type of infection can lead to liver disease or cancer. (nyc.gov)
  • Vaccine-preventable disease control is continually strengthening in NSW with notable successes in invasive bacterial infections. (who.int)
  • Treating pneumococcal infections with penicillin and other antibiotics used to be effective, but the disease is becoming more and more resistant to antibiotic treatment, making immunization increasingly important. (mn.us)
  • Meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MCV4) - This protects against four types of meningococcal bacteria that causes meningitis, a disease that affects the brain and spinal cord. (webmd.com)
  • Meningococcal b vaccine -- The MenB shot protects against a fifth type of meningococcal bacterium (called type B). It is fairly new and is recommended for 16 years and older who are at increased risk for meningococcal disease. (webmd.com)
  • Haemophilus influenzae infection is a mild and self-limited disease in the healthy population. (scienceopen.com)
  • H. influenzae type b vaccination is safe and effective in patients with well-functioning renal allografts and should be recommended to renal transplant recipients who may have the risk of invasive disease on the basis of the immunosuppressive state. (scienceopen.com)
  • For example, in 2008 three unimmunized children in Minnesota developed invasive disease due to Haemophilus influenzae, type B (Hib) infection. (immunizationinfo.org)
  • Bacterial infections that may result in epiglottitis can be more common in people with immune systems that have been compromised by disease or medication. (tutorialspoint.com)
  • There are various different types of meningitis, so it should not be viewed as just one disease! (pasteur.fr)
  • The type of pathogen that causes meningitis influences its symptoms and the severity of the disease. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • In Sell S. H. , Wright P. F. (eds) Haemophilus influenzae: epidemiology, immunology and prevention of disease. (microbiologyresearch.org)
  • It has long been recognised that serum antibodies to capsular PS of some bacteria including H influenzae type b, S pneumoniae , and N meningitidis are protective against invasive disease. (bmj.com)
  • Hib disease occurred primarily in children under 5 years of age, and in the United States prior to the initiation of a vaccine program was estimated to account for nearly 20,000 cases of invasive infections annually, approximately 12,000 of which were meningitis. (theodora.com)
  • Although most cases of invasive Kingella kingae infections are sporadic, clusters of invasive disease have been detected among attendees of daycare centers in Israel, Europe, and the United States. (cdc.gov)
  • Meningococcal Disease ( Neisseria meningitidis )- serious bacterial illness that infects the lining of the brain and spinal cord and may also cause blood stream infections. (dekalbhealth.net)
  • Although, historically, type b encapsulated strains have been of primary clinical and immunologic importance because of their association with invasive infection, including meningitis, the other encapsulated strains also can cause invasive disease. (medscape.com)
  • Patient 1 was an unimmunized 13-month-old Amish boy ously described ( 6 , 7 ), to test all H. influenzae strains in this from southwestern Missouri (community A) who had a fe- cluster for specific capsule types a-f. (cdc.gov)
  • Whole-genome ter hospital discharge, all signs and symptoms of infection sequencing of all 3 H. influenzae strains was performed by had resolved. (cdc.gov)
  • Some H influenzae strains have no capsule and are termed nonencapsulated H influenzae or nontypeable H influenzae (NTHi). (medscape.com)
  • Haemophilus influenzae type b (seven ampicillin-resistant strains) was the etiologic agent for 32 children. (houstonmethodist.org)
  • Adenovirus (types 1, 2, 3, and 5) commonly causing respiratory tract infections increased the binding of adherent S. pneumoniae strains to the cells. (lu.se)
  • Adenovirus infection did not change the adherence of cells of poorly adhering strains of S. pneumoniae or H. influenzae. (lu.se)
  • Haemophilus influenzae may make any one of six chemically distinct capsular polysaccharides, but only strains of capsular serotype b commonly cause systemic infection (e.g., meningitis) in humans. (jci.org)
  • The probe hybridized to an identical sized (4.4 kb) fragment of EcoRI-digested chromosomal DNA from eight independently isolated type b strains. (jci.org)
  • Strep strains A, B, and C. The ailments that this bacterial group can cause range from blood infections to strep throat. (tutorialspoint.com)
  • Identification and quantitation of capsular antigen in capsulated and noncapsulated strains of Haemophilus influenzae type b by crossed-immunoelectrophoresis. (microbiologyresearch.org)
  • A study of the population dynamics of strains of Hemophilus influenzae type b in combined infection with influenza C virus in embryonated eggs. (microbiologyresearch.org)
  • A comparative study of the virulence of smooth, rough and respiratory strains of Haemophilus influenzae as determined by infection of mice with mucin suspensions of the organisms. (microbiologyresearch.org)
  • The unencapsulated strains were chiefly responsible for infections at mucosal surfaces, including otitis media , conjunctivitis, bronchitis , and sinusitis . (medscape.com)
  • In pioneering experiments in the 1930s, Fothergill and Wright demonstrated that blood obtained from children aged 3 months to 3 years lacked bactericidal activity against type b strains, whereas the blood of neonates, older children, and adults was bactericidal. (medscape.com)
  • These components are the Haemophilus influenzae type b capsular polysaccharide [polyribosylribitol phosphate (PRP)] that is covalently bound to an outer membrane protein complex (OMPC) of Neisseria meningitidis and hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) from recombinant yeast cultures. (theodora.com)
  • Haemophilus influenzae type b and Neisseria meningitidis serogroup B are grown in complex fermentation media. (theodora.com)
  • The primary ingredients of the phenol-inactivated fermentation medium for Haemophilus influenzae include an extract of yeast, nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide, hemin chloride, soy peptone, dextrose, and mineral salts and for Neisseria meningitidis include an extract of yeast, amino acids and mineral salts. (theodora.com)
  • The PRP-OMPC conjugate is prepared by the chemical coupling of the highly purified PRP (polyribosylribitol phosphate) of Haemophilus influenzae type b (Haemophilus b, Ross strain) to an OMPC of the B11 strain of Neisseria meningitidis serogroup B. The coupling of the PRP to the OMPC is necessary for enhanced immunogenicity of the PRP. (theodora.com)
  • Desaparece "una niña de 4 años" en baño de Disneyland en octubre de 2023. (politifact.com)
  • Meningitis is an infection of the lining of the brain and spinal cord. (cdc.gov)
  • It causes meningitis in about one out of every 25 people who have the infection. (nyc.gov)
  • These include meningococcal meningitis and, in some specific circumstances, H. influenzae type b meningitis. (mn.us)
  • Using a well-characterized rat model of H. influenzae systemic infection, we showed that type b transformants elicited by the cloned DNA were pathogenic, causing bacteremia and meningitis, whereas the untransformed capsule-deficient H. influenzae organisms were not. (jci.org)
  • Children can develop meningitis from close contact with a person who has the infection or through surfaces and inanimate objects infected with the germ that causes meningitis. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • A simple cold or respiratory tract infection can also lead to meningitis. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • A viral infection is one of the most common causes of meningitis in children. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • In children aged 5 years and above, meningococcal meningitis is the most prevalent type of bacterial meningitis. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • In most cases, fungal meningitis is an opportunistic infection - that is, it develops when the child's immune system gets weakened from another infection or treatment. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Learn more about the types of meningitis here. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Prior to the availability of an effective vaccine, H influenzae type b (Hib) was the most common cause of pediatric bacterial meningitis in the United States. (medscape.com)
  • Therefore, adequate antibody concentrations play an important role in preventing infections caused by these pathogens. (scialert.net)
  • Most bacterial pathogens responsible for such infections are enclosed by polysaccharide capsules that protect them from phagocytosis and complement- mediated killing, ensuring their persistence on the respiratory mucosa and survival in the bloodstream and deep body tissues. (cdc.gov)
  • Haemophilus influenzae Infections Haemophilus influenzae are gram-negative bacteria that can cause infection in the respiratory tract, which can spread to other organs. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Haemophilus is the name of a group of bacteria. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Dual infections with bacteria and viruses are associated with high mortality. (who.int)
  • However, the bacteria can sometimes move to other parts of the body and cause infection. (wikidoc.org)
  • Neonates can acquire the infection by aspiration of amniotic fluid or contact with genital tract secretions containing the bacteria. (wikidoc.org)
  • Bacteria can enter the joint by: The bloodstream from an infection elsewhere (most common) Direct penetration into the joint (arthrocentesis, arthroscopy, trauma) A surrounding infection in the bone or tissue (uncommon, from osteomyelitis, septic bursitis, abscess). (wikipedia.org)
  • Vaccinate patients against encapsulated bacteria as recommended at least 2 weeks prior to administering the first dose of EMPAVELI unless the risks of delaying therapy with EMPAVELI outweigh the risk of developing a serious infection. (rxlist.com)
  • Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) - The vaccine protects against a bacteria that causes dangerous brain, lung, and windpipe infections. (webmd.com)
  • thus, young children are prone to colonization and infection by encapsulated bacteria. (cdc.gov)
  • Rotavirus (RV) - This protects your child from a stomach infection that causes life-threatening diarrhea. (webmd.com)
  • Vaccination reduces, but does not eliminate, the risk of serious infections. (rxlist.com)
  • Hepatitis B vaccination is the most effective measure to prevent hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection and its consequences, including cirrhosis of the liver, liver cancer, liver failure, and death. (cdc.gov)
  • This report, the second of a two-part statement from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), provides updated recommendations to increase hepatitis B vaccination of adults at risk for HBV infection. (cdc.gov)
  • In other primary care and specialty medical settings in which adults at risk for HBV infection receive care, health-care providers should inform all patients about the health benefits of vaccination, including risks for HBV infection and persons for whom vaccination is recommended, and vaccinate adults who report risks for HBV infection and any adults requesting protection from HBV infection. (cdc.gov)
  • To promote vaccination in all settings, health-care providers should implement standing orders to identify adults recommended for hepatitis B vaccination and administer vaccination as part of routine clinical services, not require acknowledgment of an HBV infection risk factor for adults to receive vaccine, and use available reimbursement mechanisms to remove financial barriers to hepatitis B vaccination. (cdc.gov)
  • One common cause of epiglottitis may be prevented by a haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) vaccination. (healthline.com)
  • L'incidence des méningites à H.influenzae type b a diminué de près de 100 % après la mise en oeuvre du programme national de vaccination en 2001, alors que celle des cas dus à S. pneumoniae et N. meningitidis est restée stable. (who.int)
  • These studies provide a basis for pursuing the molecular analysis of the epidemiology and virulence of pathogenic H. influenzae. (jci.org)
  • Other lower respiratory tract infections seen in children are croup (laryngotracheobronchitis), bronchitis, and bronchiolitis. (pediatriconcall.com)
  • In conclusion, despite early clinical response rates being slightly lower for benzylpenicillin compared to WSBL, we found no support for increased mortality or readmission rates in patients empirically treated with benzylpenicillin for lower respiratory tract infections by H. influenzae. (lu.se)
  • Infectious complications include recurrent otitis media and lower respiratory tract infections- Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonitis is a recognized presentation. (frontiersin.org)
  • These include decreased or absent delayed-type hypersensitivity in some patients with HIES and decreased lymphoproliferative responses to S aureus, Candida species, and tetanus antigens. (medscape.com)
  • Immunoglobulin replacement had been discontinued, and there were normal IgG responses to tetanus vaccine, Haemophilus influenzae type B and pneumococcal conjugate vaccine antigens. (frontiersin.org)
  • H.influenzae is a gram-negative , cocco-bacillary , facultatively anaerobic pathogenic bacterium that can cause infections in people of all ages ranging from mild, such as an ear infection, to severe, such as a bloodstream infection. (wikidoc.org)
  • Haemophilus influenza infections are caused by the bacterium Haemophilus influenza . (wikidoc.org)
  • There is consensus that definitive therapy for infections with H. influenzae should include antimicrobial agents with clinical breakpoints against the bacterium. (lu.se)
  • In the past, infection with the Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) bacterium was a frequent cause of swelling and inflammation of the epiglottis and adjacent tissues. (tutorialspoint.com)
  • Moxalactam administered parenterally, at a dose of 113 to 150 mg/kg/d in three or four divided doses is effective therapy for serious infections in children due to H influenzae type b and selected other organisms. (houstonmethodist.org)
  • Because recurrent skin and lung infections and marked elevation of IgE levels are the hallmarks of HIES, investigations have focused on defining a basic immune defect that leads to both recurrent infection with certain organisms (S aureus and Candida species) and elevated IgE synthesis in HIES. (medscape.com)
  • Although the type of infectious diseases caused by Haemophilus influenzae has changed considerably in recent years because of the widespread and routine immunization of children against type b organisms, H influenzae remains a significant pathogen. (medscape.com)
  • A major virulence factor of H influenzae is its polysaccharide capsule, which plays a central role in molecular pathogenesis and the immune response. (medscape.com)
  • 9] Recent progress in immunological research continues to find other gene mutations that can manifest as overlapping clinical features of HIES (high IgE, allergic symptoms, vulnerability to fungal and bacterial infection). (medscape.com)
  • When you follow the immunization schedule to protect your child and watch out for symptoms of other common infections, you generally don't need to worry about childhood diseases. (uniprix.com)
  • Its use for studying the expression of type b capsule and virulence. (jci.org)
  • Molecular cloning of DNA was used to investigate the expression of type b capsule and its association with H. influenzae virulence. (jci.org)
  • H influenzae encodes 3 distinct immunoglobulin A (IgA) proteases that may be involved as virulence factors by interfering with host mucosal defenses. (medscape.com)
  • A larger bacterial load or the presence of a concomitant viral infection can potentiate the infection. (wikidoc.org)
  • However, patients with AR HIES are susceptible to viral infection characterized by severe Molluscum contagiosum and may develop severe neurological complications for unknown reasons. (medscape.com)
  • Croup is a respiratory condition caused by an acute viral infection. (healthline.com)
  • These infections can range from mild ear infections to severe diseases, like bloodstream infections. (wikidoc.org)
  • In children, septic arthritis is usually caused by non-specific bacterial infection and commonly hematogenous, i.e., spread through the bloodstream. (wikipedia.org)
  • The mode of infection is through the bloodstream. (wikipedia.org)
  • This issue of MMWR Recommendations and Reports (Vol. 44, No. RR-8) is excerpted from the USPHS/IDSA Guidelines for the Prevention of Opportunistic Infections in Persons Infected with Human Immunodeficiency Virus, to be published in a supplement to Clinical Infectious Diseases in August 1995. (cdc.gov)
  • A polio infection can affect the brain and spinal cord, leading to paralysis. (nyc.gov)
  • Two were rural neighbors infected with a genetically similar rare strain, sequence type 45. (cdc.gov)
  • Af- sequence type (ST) 45, a previously unreported strain type ter 10 days of intravenous therapy with cefepime followed in the United States ( 5 ). (cdc.gov)
  • The most virulent strain is H influenzae type b (Hib). (medscape.com)
  • A virulent H. influenzae type b strain was used to construct a lambda library of chromosomal DNA in Charon 4. (jci.org)
  • Because the entire genome of a laboratory strain of H influenzae has been sequenced, additional insights into its molecular mechanisms of pathogenesis will undoubtedly be gained in the near future. (medscape.com)
  • Eustachian tube dysfunction , antecedent viral upper respiratory tract infection ( URT I), foreign bodies, and mucosal irritants, including smoking, can promote infection. (wikidoc.org)
  • Mucosal candidias is well documented, and patients can also present with disseminated BCG infection if they have been vaccinated. (frontiersin.org)
  • The increase in adherence of S. pneumoniae could be inhibited by the DNA synthesis inhibitor cytosine arabinofuranoside, which is known to block the late phase of the adenovirus infection. (lu.se)
  • This suggested that adenovirus infection upregulated receptors for S. pneumoniae. (lu.se)
  • The incidence of H. influenzae type b decreased by almost 100% after implementation of the national immunization programme in 2001, while the incidence of cases caused by S. pneumoniae and N. men- ingitidis remained steady. (who.int)
  • Patients with receptor defects of IFN-γ or IL-12 have disseminated atypical mycobacterial infections with incomplete granuloma formation and do not exhibit clinical features of HIES. (medscape.com)
  • These infections are uncommon in adults with a healthy immune system and a functioning spleen. (msdmanuals.com)
  • In adults, ongoing HBV transmission occurs primarily among unvaccinated persons with behavioral risks for HBV transmission (e.g., heterosexuals with multiple sex partners, injection-drug users [IDUs], and men who have sex with men [MSM]) and among household contacts and sex partners of persons with chronic HBV infection. (cdc.gov)
  • This vaccine is generally only given to children under the age of five, as adults are less likely to get a Hib infection. (healthline.com)
  • It commonly occurs in children and adults, though young children are more susceptible to the infection. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Salmonella serology may provide evidence of past infection but is not useful for diagnosis of acute illness. (tewhatuora.govt.nz)
  • These infections may be serious in children. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Thirty-eight children completed therapy with moxalactam for a variety of non-CNS infections. (houstonmethodist.org)
  • All children with infections due to H influenzae type b had excellent responses to moxalactam therapy. (houstonmethodist.org)
  • Children treated for infections due to other agents also responded satisfactorily to moxalactam therapy. (houstonmethodist.org)
  • In children, however, there are certain groups that are specifically vulnerable to such infections namely preterm infants, neonates in general, children and adolescence with hematologic disorders, renal osteodystrophy and immune-compromised status. (wikipedia.org)
  • There were no Haemophilus influenzae type b case notifications in children less than five years of age for the first time since the vaccine was introduced. (who.int)
  • Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) was once the most common cause of bacterial infection in children. (mn.us)
  • Follow-up of study children until November 1, 1993, has shown only 1 vaccine failure in an infant, and no invasive infections in those older than 1 year (average age 22 months). (scienceopen.com)
  • Research shows that over 70% of these infections occur in children under the age of five. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • The prevalence rate in healthy children during the second year of life ranges between 10 percent and 12 percent, which coincides with the peak attack rate of invasive infections. (cdc.gov)
  • Nevertheless, subsequent findings revealed that H influenzae was responsible for a wide spectrum of clinical diseases. (medscape.com)
  • H. influenza type b is the most common type among capsular H.influeza. (wikidoc.org)
  • The aim of this study was to determine the Haemophilus influenza type b (Hib) antibody concentrations in beta-thalassaemia patients with or without spleens. (scialert.net)
  • Hib vaccine may be given as a stand-alone vaccine, or bronchitis, or they can cause severe illness, such or as part of a combination vaccine (a type of vaccine as infections of the blood. (cdc.gov)
  • Tell your doctor if your child has any type of illness or infection (such as a cold or the flu), especially if your child has a fever. (stlukes-stl.com)
  • As many as nine out of 10 infants who get infected from their mothers at birth or in infancy develop a chronic, long-term infection. (nyc.gov)
  • The patient presented at 14 months of age following recurrent infections, from early infancy, with persistent irritability, developmental delay, and hypotonia. (frontiersin.org)
  • Treatment of type-specific Hemophilus influenzae infections in infancy and childhood. (microbiologyresearch.org)
  • Your child should not receive this vaccine if he or she has had an allergic reaction to Haemophilus b conjugate vaccine, hepatitis B vaccine, or yeast. (stlukes-stl.com)
  • Two independently isolated recombinant phage were isolated from the library and were found to possess DNA necessary for expression of type b capsule. (jci.org)
  • DOCK8 deficiency is now known to cause a combined immunodeficiency rendering the affected patients susceptible to viral, fungal, and bacterial infections. (medscape.com)
  • The choice of the antibiotic scheme in urinary tract infections is based on the severity of the infection, history of resistant microorganisms and sensitivity in the antibiogram, adjusting the dose according to the degree of renal insufficiency. (bvsalud.org)
  • The capsule of H influenza plays a key role in the pathogenesis of the all the capsulated H influenza infections. (wikidoc.org)
  • A 4.4-kb EcoRI fragment, common to both DNA clones, was used to characterize clinical isolates representing all six encapsulated serotypes as well as several capsule-deficient H. influenzae by Southern hybridization analysis. (jci.org)
  • Eventually, this effect was shown to depend on the presence of a specific antibody against the type b capsule. (medscape.com)