Reye's syndrome in Haemophilus influenzae B septicaemia: case report

A case of culture-proven Haemophilus influenzae type B septicaemia in association with probably Reye's syndrome is presented. This is the second reported case of Reye's syndrome with this organism and the first in a tropical climate. The features of this child's presentation are descr...

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Published inAnnals of tropical paediatrics Vol. 8; no. 1; p. 42
Main Author Macgregor, D F
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England 01.03.1988
Subjects
Chloramphenicol - therapeutic use
Haemophilus Infections - complications
Haemophilus Infections - drug therapy
Haemophilus influenzae
Humans
Infant
Male
Reye Syndrome - drug therapy
Reye Syndrome - etiology
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Summary:A case of culture-proven Haemophilus influenzae type B septicaemia in association with probably Reye's syndrome is presented. This is the second reported case of Reye's syndrome with this organism and the first in a tropical climate. The features of this child's presentation are described and implications for doctors in areas where Haemophilus influenzae infection is common are discussed.
ISSN:0272-4936
DOI:10.1080/02724936.1988.11748537