Hemophilus influenzae serotype-b meningitis in an adult immunocompetent patient

Authors

• Hannan A. Babay
• Awadh R. Al-Anazy
• Abubakar B. Saidu
• Abdelmageed M. Kambal

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.

Article Type

Case Report

First Page

188

Last Page

190

Recommended Citation

Babay, Hannan A.; Al-Anazy, Awadh R.; Saidu, Abubakar B.; and Kambal, Abdelmageed M. (2003) "Hemophilus influenzae serotype-b meningitis in an adult immunocompetent patient," Neurosciences: Vol. 8: Iss. 3, Article 10.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.17712/1658-3183.1220