HAEMOPHILUS INFLUENZAE MENINGITIS IN A ADULT: A RARE ETIOLOGY OF MENINGITIS – CASE REPORT

Journal
Journal of IMAB
Date Issued
2024-10
Author(s)
Milosavljevikj, Ane
Rangelov, Goran
Cana, Fadil
Stojanoska, Tatjana
Dimitrova, Emilija
DOI
10.5272/jimab.2024v30Supplement-14-34
Abstract
Haemophilus influenzae is a gram-negative bacterium that commonly causes meningitis in
children, rarely in adults, particularly in immunocompetent individuals. Most adult cases occur
in those with predisposing conditions such as chronic diseases and immunosuppression. We
describe a case of meningitis caused by Haemophilus influenzae in an immunocompetent 66-
year-old male. The patient received treatment with ceftriaxone and he was discharged in good
clinical condition, with no neurological deficits. Haemophilus influenzae meningitis in adults
underscores the importance of considering this rare pathogen in the differential diagnosis of
bacterial meningitis.
Subjects

Haemophilus influenza...

meningitis

lumbar puncture

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