Hemophilus influenzae infections: part II

Haemophilus organisms: urinary tract pathogens in children?

The incidence and significance of isolation of Haemophilus species from urine specimens was determined at a pediatric referral center. The incidence was 0.27%, and half the isolates were pathogens. Evaluation of incidence and a cost analysis led to the conclusion that routine efforts to isolate Haemophilus from urine are not cost-effective.

Adult vertebral osteomyelitis caused by Haemophilus influenzae

Two cases of adult vertebral osteomyelitis with typical symptoms are reported. Haemophilus influenzae serotypes b and c, respectively, were isolated from needle biopsies of the vertebrae. Both patients recovered with antimicrobial treatment, immobilization, and subsequent physiotherapy. No source or predisposing factor for the infection could be found. Only one similar case has been reported in the literature.