Haemophilus meningitis

Definition

Infections of the nervous system caused by bacteria of the genus haemophilus, and marked by prominent inflammation of the meninges. haemophilus influenzae type B is the most common causative organism. The condition primarily affects children under 6 years of age but may occur in adults.

Also known as Haemophilus influenzae bacterial meningitis, Haemophilus influenzae caused bacterial meningitis — per MONDO

Also identified as

• DOID 0080179 per MONDO
• ICD9 320.0 per MONDO
• MESH D008583 per MONDO
• SCTID 192643004 per MONDO
• SCTID 5900006 per MONDO
• UMLS C0025292 per MONDO

Drugs indicated