How common is Hib meningitis?
Host factors conducive to invasiveness. Hib meningitis is quite rare in the first 2 months of life, accounting for 0-0.3% of all meningitis cases in this age group. Children of this age group are likely protected from infection by passively transferred maternal antibodies.
How is Haemophilus influenzae meningitis spread?
People spread H. influenzae, including Hib, to others through respiratory droplets. This happens when someone who has the bacteria in their nose or throat coughs or sneezes. People who are not sick but have the bacteria in their noses and throats can still spread the bacteria.
How likely is it to get Hib?
In 2017, the incidence of invasive nontypeable H. influenzae disease was 6.2 cases per 100,000 in adults 65 years of age and older. Nontypeable H. influenzae also causes 30% to 52% of episodes of acute otitis media and sinusitis in children.
How is H influenzae meningitis treated?
Ceftriaxone is one of the most commonly used antibiotics. Ampicillin may sometimes be used. Corticosteroids may be used to fight inflammation, especially in children. Unvaccinated people who are in close contact with someone who has H influenzae meningitis should be given antibiotics to prevent infection.
Is meningitis a complication of Hib?
Acute complications of Hib meningitis are as follows: Persistent fever. Recurrence of fever after an afebrile interval (termed secondary fevers) Increased ICP.
What are signs of Hib?
Hib symptoms depend on which part of the body is affected and include:
- fever.
- severe headache.
- a stiff neck.
- fits or seizures.
- severe drowsiness.
- difficulty waking up.
- loss of consciousness.
- shortness of breath, cough and breathing problems.
How is Hib treated?
What is the treatment for Hib disease? Antibiotics, such as cefotaxime, ceftriaxone, or ampicillin with chloramphenicol, are generally used to treat serious infections. Rifampin is used in some circumstances as preventive treatment for persons who have been exposed to Hib disease.