Invasive Haemophilus influenzae Serotype a Infection in Children Clinical Description of an Emerging Pathogen-Alaska, 2002-2014

摘要

Background: Invasive infections from Haemophilus influenzae serotype a (Hia) have been reported with increasing frequency, especially among indigenous populations. However, there are limited population-based studies of clinical severity. We studied invasive Hia infections in Alaska to determine clinical characteristics, mortality and sequelae.