Abstract
The infection caused by non-b-type Haemophilus influenzae has been increasing in this Hib (H.influenzae serotype b) vaccination era. H.influenzae serotype f (Hif) is considered as one of those emerging pathogens. In general, H.influenzae is a common pathogen of such as pneumonia, otitis media, and meningitis, but is rare in soft tissue infection, especially at the extremity. We report a rare case of severe soft tissue infection caused by Hif which occurred at the lower extremity of immunocompetent adult patient.
MeSH terms
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Aged
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Aged, 80 and over
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / administration & dosage
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Bacterial Typing Techniques
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Fasciitis, Necrotizing / diagnosis
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Haemophilus Infections / diagnosis*
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Haemophilus Infections / drug therapy
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Haemophilus Infections / microbiology
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Haemophilus influenzae* / classification
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Haemophilus influenzae* / drug effects
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Haemophilus influenzae* / pathogenicity
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Humans
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Immunocompetence
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Leg
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Male
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Methylprednisolone / administration & dosage
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Serotyping
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Soft Tissue Infections / diagnosis*
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Soft Tissue Infections / drug therapy
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Soft Tissue Infections / microbiology
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Substances
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
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Methylprednisolone