Haemophilus - ț̢
A genus of PASTEURELLACEAE that consists of several species occurring in animals and humans. Its organisms are described as gram-negative, facultatively anaerobic, coccobacillus or rod-shaped, and nonmotile.
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Haemophilus ducreyi - ț̢
A species of HAEMOPHILUS that appears to be the pathogen or causative agent of the sexually transmitted disease, CHANCROID.
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Haemophilus Infections - ț̢
Infections with bacteria of the genus HAEMOPHILUS.
Haemophilus influenzae - ț̢
A species of HAEMOPHILUS found on the mucous membranes of humans and a variety of animals. The species is further divided into biotypes I through VIII.
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Haemophilus influenzae type b - ț̢
A type of H. influenzae isolated most frequently from biotype I. Prior to vaccine availability, it was a leading cause of childhood meningitis.