Organisms

Haemophilus influenzae type b

A type of H. influenzae isolated most frequently from biotype I. Prior to vaccine availability, it was a leading cause of childhood meningitis.

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Abstract

A type of H. influenzae isolated most frequently from biotype I. Prior to vaccine availability, it was a leading cause of childhood meningitis.

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Synonyms

2 entry terms
  • Hemophilus influenzae type b
  • Hib

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15 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings chemistry, classification, cytology, drug effects, enzymology, genetics, growth & development, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, pathogenicity, physiology, radiation effects, ultrastructure, virology.

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Indexing Annotation

infection: coordinate with HAEMOPHILUS INFECTIONS or MENINGITIS, HAEMOPHILUS; HAEMOPHILUS VACCINES is available

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History Note

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Previous Indexing

  • Haemophilus influenzae (1966-1997)

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  1. B03w.440w.450.600w.450w.330w.150
  2. B03w.660w.250w.550w.290w.330w.150

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Haemophilus influenzae type b. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D019741. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D019741
  2. Haemophilus influenzae type b. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q69395552