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Nontypeable Haemophilus influenzae Otitis Media: Mastoiditis and Meningitis Complicated with Central Venous Thrombosis in an Immunocompetent Child

Authors :
Gönüllü, Erdem
Özkan, Nesrin
Soysal, Ahmet
Acıoğlu, Engin
Betül Tavil, Emine
Nar Ötgün, Selin
Karaböcüoğlu, Metin
Source :
Case Reports in Infectious Diseases; 2021, Vol. 2021 Issue: 1
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

Implementation of the Haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib) conjugate vaccine brought about a reduction in the number of cases and morbidity from type B but an increase in nontypeable strain infections. Nontypeable Haemophilus influenzae (NTHi) commonly colonizes children’s upper respiratory tract and causes otitis media, sinusitis, and bronchitis. Invasive NTHi diseases, such as meningitis and septicemia, have rarely been reported. Herein, we discuss a previously healthy, fully immunized 3-year-old girl presented with otitis media and mastoiditis leading to meningitis caused by NTHi complicated with central venous thrombosis. She was treated with antibiotics, mastoidectomy and ventilation tube insertion, and anticoagulation therapy and recovered uneventfully. Through this case, we wish to share our unique clinical experience that NTHi should be born in mind as a potential pathogen that can cause meningitis in previously healthy children, which may be helpful in future cases.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
20906625 and 20906633
Volume :
2021
Issue :
1
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Case Reports in Infectious Diseases
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs55543844
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1155/2021/8845200