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Haemophilus influenzae type B

Definition

Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) is a bacterium that can cause an infection with potentially serious and even life-threatening complications. The infection can also cause lifelong impairments such as hearing loss and learning disabilities. It is most common among children under 5 years old with two thirds of cases occurring in children under 12 months.

Also indexed as

HIB - {Haemophilus influenzae type b]Haemophilus influenzae type B

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