Abstract
An increased incidence of infections by Haemophilus influenzae type f (Hif) has recently been suggested, but such infections have mainly been regarded as opportunistic. We present here a dramatic case of Hif necrotizing myositis and septic shock. A subsequently diagnosed IgG3 and mannose-binding lectin deficiency possibly contributed to the severe outcome.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Aged
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Haemophilus Infections / diagnosis*
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Haemophilus Infections / microbiology
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Haemophilus Infections / pathology
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Haemophilus influenzae / classification
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Haemophilus influenzae / isolation & purification*
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Histocytochemistry
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Humans
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Immunologic Deficiency Syndromes / complications*
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Male
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Mannose-Binding Lectin / deficiency*
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Microscopy
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Muscles / pathology
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Myositis / complications*
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Myositis / diagnosis*
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Myositis / microbiology
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Myositis / pathology
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Necrosis / pathology
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Shock, Septic / diagnosis*
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Shock, Septic / microbiology
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Shock, Septic / pathology