Haemophilus influenzae type b purpura fulminans treated with hyperbaric oxygen

J Infect. 1992 Sep;25(2):197-200. doi: 10.1016/0163-4453(92)94081-8.

Abstract

We report the case of a 4-month-old child with purpura fulminans caused by Haemophilus influenzae type b. In addition to conventional therapy, she was treated with hyperbaric oxygen, and made a full recovery. Hyperbaric oxygen as an adjunct to other therapy in purpura fulminans is discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Bacteremia / complications
  • Female
  • Haemophilus Infections / complications*
  • Haemophilus influenzae*
  • Humans
  • Hyperbaric Oxygenation*
  • IgA Vasculitis / etiology
  • IgA Vasculitis / therapy*
  • Infant
  • Meningitis, Haemophilus / complications