Haemophilus influenzae
What it is H. influenzae disease is a name for any infection caused by H. influenzae bacteria. This image of Haemophilus influenzae was computer generated. Types H. influenzae can cause many different types of infections. These infections range from mild, like ear infections, to serious, like bloodstream infections. Serious infections The most common serious infections caused by H. influenzae are: Pneumonia (a lung infection) Bloodstream infection Meningitis (swelling of the lining of the brain and spinal cord) Epiglotittis (swelling of the throat) Cellulitis (skin infection) Infectious arthritis (swelling of the joint) Mild infections H. influenzae are a common cause of ear infections in children and bronchitis (chest cold) in adults. Symptoms H. influenzae can cause many different types of infections. Symptoms depend on the part of the body that's infected. Serious infections can result in long-term health problem...