Haemophilus influenzae type b, (Hib)

Haemophilus influenzae type b is a serious bacterial infection for which there is a compulsory notification by name. It occurs exclusively in humans and very frequently in children in the first five years of life.

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Since 1990, vaccination has been recommended for children from the age of three months. The disease is transmitted by coughing or sneezing (droplet infection) and by contact with infected persons. The pathogen, which colonizes the mucous membrane of the nose and upper respiratory tract, has a protective capsule that is difficult for the human organism to fight. After an infection, clinical pictures such as purulent bronchitis, sinusitis and middle ear inflammation can develop. However, more serious diseases, such as meningitis, blood poisoning, or pneumonia can develop, from which many people still die today.

Therapy: Go to the doctor to be able to start a timely treatment with antibiotics.

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