Hib (Haemophilus Influenzae Type B) Images
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We have made these photos available for many vaccine-preventable diseases as an added resource to help you educate staff and patients about the importance of vaccination. We list them separately from each disease’s main page. Download these images for use in lectures and presentations.
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Child has swollen face due to Hib infection
Courtesy of Children’s Immunization Project, St. Paul, Minnesota
Inferior view of a brain infected with gram-negative Haemophilus influenzae bacteria
Courtesy of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Cerebrospinal fluid culture positive for Haemophilus influenzae, type b (Gram stain)
Copyright American Academy of Pediatrics
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Haemophilus influenzae type b. Cellulitis of the arm proven by blood culture
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Haemophilus influenzae type b. Cellulitis of the foot proven by blood culture
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One of 3 preschool-aged boys with Haemophilus influenzae type b
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Periorbital cellulitis with purulent exudate from which Streptococcus pneumoniae and Haemophilus influenzae type b were grown on culture
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Infant with severe vasculitis with disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) with gangrene of the hand secondary to Hib septicemia
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