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Hemophilus influenzae serotype-b meningitis in an adult immunocompetent patient

Saudi Medical Journal
DOI: 10.17712/1658-3183.1220
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Abstract

We present a case of meningitis caused by Hemophilus influenzae type-b in an immunocompetent 41-year-old Saudi lady. The patient was successfully treated with Ceftriaxone for 10 days. A review of Hemophilus influenzae meningitis in adults and the impact of conjugated vaccine on the epidemiology of the disease are given.

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Babay, H. A., Al-Anazy, A. R., Saidu, A. B., & Kambal, A. M. (2003, July 1). Hemophilus influenzae serotype-b meningitis in an adult immunocompetent patient. Saudi Medical Journal. https://doi.org/10.17712/1658-3183.1220

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