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What Causes Haemophilus Influenzae?

I was just notified from the emergency room that my childs test came back and she has haemophilus influenzae, is this common with children, and how serious is this? They told me to follow up with my pediatrician, but she will not be in till tomorrow and I am really concerned?
Mon, 12 Jan 2015
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I understand your concern, I am Dr Arun Tank, Infectious Disease Specialist answering your query.

Yes, It should be immediately attended by the pediatrician.

This infection is very serious in pediatric patient. Antibiotic treatment should be immediately started. Third generation cephalosporin antibiotics should be started with under doctors guidance.

Some kids who recover from the infection can develops hearing abnormality and CNS defect. So timely treatment can prevent this infection.



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Dr Arun Tank
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What Causes Haemophilus Influenzae?

Hello, Thank you for contacting HCM I understand your concern, I am Dr Arun Tank, Infectious Disease Specialist answering your query. Yes, It should be immediately attended by the pediatrician. This infection is very serious in pediatric patient. Antibiotic treatment should be immediately started. Third generation cephalosporin antibiotics should be started with under doctors guidance. Some kids who recover from the infection can develops hearing abnormality and CNS defect. So timely treatment can prevent this infection. You can ask for further queries here on bit.ly/DrArun. Thank you, Dr Arun Tank Infectious Disease specialist We wish you a best health at health care magic.