Nontypeable Haemophilus Influenzae Sepsis in a Term Neonate

Kobe J Med Sci. 2018 Apr 19;63(4):E105-E108.

Abstract

We reported a term newborn case of early onset sepsis caused by nontypeable Haemophilus Influenzae (NTHi) with massive bacterial invasion in the placenta. Based on the consistent results of maternal placental pathology and neonatal bacterial culture, we diagnosed this as vertical transmission of NTHi via vaginal delivery. In general, NTHi infections occur in preterm infants, and our term infant case is very unusual. In conclusion, clinicians should consider NTHi as a cause of neonatal sepsis, even in term infants.

Keywords: Newborn; nontypeable Hi; Early-onset sepsis; Haemophilus influenzae; term infant.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Haemophilus Infections / pathology
  • Haemophilus Infections / transmission*
  • Haemophilus influenzae
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Infectious Disease Transmission, Vertical*
  • Male
  • Neonatal Sepsis / etiology*
  • Placenta / pathology*
  • Pregnancy