Nontypeable Haemophilus influenzae meningitis complicated by hearing loss in a 9-year-old HIV-infected boy

A 9-year old boy with perinatal HIV infection developed meningitis due to nontypeable Haemophilus influenzae. His course was complicated by progressive hearing loss due to labyrinthitis ossificans. Placement of cochlear implant improved hearing thresholds. Nontypeable H. influenzae meningitis and us...

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Published inAIDS patient care and STDs Vol. 20; no. 8; p. 531
Main Authors Agwu, Allison George, Pasternak, Ryan, Joyner, Mary, Carver, Courtney L, Francis, Howard W, Siberry, George K
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.08.2006
Subjects
Child
Cochlear Implants
Haemophilus influenzae
Hearing Loss, Conductive - etiology
Hearing Loss, Conductive - surgery
HIV Infections - complications
Humans
Labyrinthitis - etiology
Labyrinthitis - surgery
Male
Meningitis, Haemophilus - complications
Ossification, Heterotopic - etiology
Ossification, Heterotopic - surgery
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Summary:A 9-year old boy with perinatal HIV infection developed meningitis due to nontypeable Haemophilus influenzae. His course was complicated by progressive hearing loss due to labyrinthitis ossificans. Placement of cochlear implant improved hearing thresholds. Nontypeable H. influenzae meningitis and use of cochlear implants have not previously been in HIV-infected children.
ISSN:1087-2914
DOI:10.1089/apc.2006.20.531