| Literature DB >> 28292047 |
Hicham Chemsi1, Mohamed Frikh2, Abdelhay Lemnouer2, Bouchra Belfkih1, Yassine Sekhsokh3, Maryama Chadli1, Mustapha Elouennass2.
Abstract
Haemophilus influenzae is a saprophyte that colonizes the nasopharynx in nearly two thirds of children and adults. Neisseria meningitidis is a strict human bacterium which lives in the nasopharynx. It can cause benign nasopharyngitis or asymptomatic colonization. We report the case of a diabetic child with postoperative pneumonia associated with Haemophilus influenzae and Neisseria meningitidis. A 3-year old diabetic patient admitted to the Department of Cardiac Surgery due to delayed surgical treatment. The postoperative course was marked by a worsening of respiratory status caused by abundant secretions requiring patient admission to the intensive care unit. An assessment for the detection of infections was performed, including protected distal sampling which revealed the association of Neisseria meningitidis with Haemophilus influenzae. This case study allowed us to highlight bacterial associations in certain high-risk situations. Each of these two species is responsible for various infections. However their presence in the same infected site is rare.Entities:
Keywords: Neisseria meningitidis; association; haemophilus influenzae; pneumonitis
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Year: 2016 PMID: 28292047 PMCID: PMC5324154 DOI: 10.11604/pamj.2016.25.84.7290
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Pan Afr Med J