Infections of the nervous system caused by bacteria of the genus HAEMOPHILUS, and marked by prominent inflammation of the MENINGES. HAEMOPHILUS INFLUENZAE TYPE B is the most common causative organism. The condition primarily affects children under 6 years of age but may occur in adults.
Also Known As:
Meningitis, Haemophilus; Haemophilus influenzae Meningitis Type B; Hemophilus influenzae Meningitis Type B; Meningitis, Haemophilus influenzae Type F; Meningitis, Haemophilus parainfluenzae; Meningitis, Hemophilus; Meningitis, Hemophilus influenzae Type F; Meningitis, Hemophilus influenzae, Type B; Meninigitis, HiB; Type B Haemophilus influenzae Meningitis; Type B Hemophilus influenzae Meningitis; Haemophilus Meningitides; Haemophilus parainfluenzae Meningitides; Haemophilus parainfluenzae Meningitis; Hemophilus Meningitides; Hemophilus Meningitis; HiB Meninigitis; Meningitides, Haemophilus; Meningitides, Haemophilus parainfluenzae; Meningitides, Hemophilus