Hemophilus influenzae biotype III cellulitis in an adult

The case of a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus presenting with severe leg cellulitis caused by Hemophilus influenzae non-B biotype III is reported. Skin infections caused by H. influenzae in general, and of the extremities in particular, seem to be rare in adults. This is the first reported...

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Published in:Infection 1999, Vol.27 (1), p.42-43
Main Authors: LEV, E. I, ONN, A, LEVO, Y, GILADI, M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Ampicillin - therapeutic use
Bacterial diseases
Bacterial diseases of the skin
Biological and medical sciences
Cellulitis - drug therapy
Cellulitis - microbiology
Cloxacillin - therapeutic use
Female
Haemophilus influenzae
Human bacterial diseases
Humans
Infectious diseases
Leg Dermatoses - drug therapy
Leg Dermatoses - microbiology
Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic - complications
Medical sciences
Penicillins - therapeutic use
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Summary:The case of a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus presenting with severe leg cellulitis caused by Hemophilus influenzae non-B biotype III is reported. Skin infections caused by H. influenzae in general, and of the extremities in particular, seem to be rare in adults. This is the first reported case of cellulitis caused by H. influenzae biotype III. The infection was treated successfully with antibiotics. This case highlights the importance of blood cultures and prompt antimicrobial treatment in febrile adults with cellulitis, especially immunocompromised patients.
ISSN:0300-8126
1439-0973
DOI:10.1007/BF02565171