Haemophilus influenzae (Invasive Disease)
Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) was once the most common cause of bacterial infection in children. Hib causes a variety of diseases including meningitis (inflammation of the coverings of the spinal column and brain), bacteremia (infection of the blood), and pneumonia (infection of the lungs).
- Haemophilus influenzae Basics
Fact sheets about Haemophilus influenzae and Hib.- Haemophilus influenzae, type b (Hib)
Due to widespread use of Hib vaccine in children, few cases are now reported each year.
- Haemophilus influenzae, type b (Hib)
- Haemophilus influenzae Statistics
Statistics for type b & non-type b Haemophilus influenzae in Minnesota.
Related Pages
- Reporting Haemophilus influenzae Disease
All invasive Haemophilus influenzae disease must be reported to MDH within one working day.
