[Cellulitis, Haemophilus meningitis and measles. Apropos of a case report].

Abstract

We report in a 13 months old child, with measles, a case of cellulitis, otitis and meningitis due to ampicillin-resistant Haemophilus influenzae Two facts are emphasized: the promoting aspect of measles/malnutrition and the empirical treatment of meningitis in resistant Haemophilus influenzae in tropical areas.

• Authors: E Bissagnene, A C Yapo, R Thiombiano, V Edoh, K Odehouri, A Kadio
• Journal: Medecine tropicale : revue du Corps de sante colonial (Med Trop (Mars)) 1989 Oct-Dec Vol. 49 Issue 4 Pg. 427-8 ISSN: 0025-682X [Print] France
• Vernacular Title: Cellulite, méningite à Haemophilus et rougeole. A propos d'une observation.
• PMID: 2622324 (Publication Type: Case Reports, English Abstract, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Anti-Bacterial Agents

Topics

• Anti-Bacterial Agents
• Cellulitis (complications, drug therapy)
• Drug Resistance, Microbial
• Drug Therapy, Combination (therapeutic use)
• Humans
• Infant
• Measles (complications)
• Meningitis, Haemophilus (complications, drug therapy)
• Otitis (complications)