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Haemophilus influenzae can cause pneumonia, but it is not what causes influenza. Influenza is a disease that is caused by a virus. Haemophilus influenzae is the name of a bacterium. It was originally thought to be the cause of influenza before they had discovered viruses, that is how a bacterium got the name with "influenzae" in it. This type of bacteria also can cause meningitis, septic Arthritis, and many other infections, commonly in children under 5 who have immature immune systems. It is a bacterium that can be present without causing illness, unless the person has a suppressed immune system.
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Who does haemophilus influenza prey on?
humans
Why did the 19th century conclusion that Haemophilus influenzae causes influenza contradict Koch's postulates?
Some flu victims had no H. influenzae in their lungs.
What is the shape of the haemophilus influenza?
I belive it's rod shaped.
Is Haemophilus Influenza found alone in pairs chains or clusters?
singular or in short chains.
What is the taxonomic classification of haemophilus influenzae?
Although the organism's name includes the word "influenzae" it is not the same as the influenza virus. It is a bacterium and is treated the same as any bacterial infection with antibiotics. The taxonomy for haemophilus influenzae is: Kingdom:Bacteria Phylum: proteobacteria Class: Gamma Proteobacteria Order: Pasteurellales Family: Pasteurellaceae Genus: Haemophilus Species: Haemophilus influenzae
Who does haemophilus influenza prey on?
humans
Why did the 19th century conclusion that Haemophilus influenzae causes influenza contradict Koch's postulates?
Some flu victims had no H. influenzae in their lungs.
What is the shape of the haemophilus influenza?
I belive it's rod shaped.
Who invented the vaccine of haemophilus influenza type B?
Maurice Ralph hilleman invented it....
Is Haemophilus Influenza found alone in pairs chains or clusters?
singular or in short chains.
What is Hib disease caused by?
Hib disease is an infection caused by Haemophilus influenza type b (Hib).
What causes Haemophilus influenzae type b?
False
What is the taxonomic classification of haemophilus influenzae?
Although the organism's name includes the word "influenzae" it is not the same as the influenza virus. It is a bacterium and is treated the same as any bacterial infection with antibiotics. The taxonomy for haemophilus influenzae is: Kingdom:Bacteria Phylum: proteobacteria Class: Gamma Proteobacteria Order: Pasteurellales Family: Pasteurellaceae Genus: Haemophilus Species: Haemophilus influenzae
What is the structure of haemophilus influenza?
Rod shaped non-mobile bacteria."Haemophilus influenzae, formerly called Pfeiffer's bacillus or Bacillus influenzae, is a non-motile Gram-negative rod-shaped bacterium"(wikipedia).
Does haemophilus influenza compare to todays Flu?
Not at all, because Haemophilus influenzae (Hib) is the name of a type of bacteria and the flu is caused by viruses;they are entirely different infectious disease-causing organisms. Although the name includes "influenzae" it is not a "flu" virus. When this bacterium was first named in 1892, it was during an influenza pandemic at the time. It was thought then to be the cause of the influenza until 1933 when more was known about viruses and Hib was determined more conclusively to be bacterial and not viral. H. influenzae causes a wide range of different infectious disease processes but it does not cause the flu.
What is haemophilus influenzae b?
It is a type of bacteria that can cause pneumonia. Although the name sounds like influenza, it is unrelated to the flu, which is caused by viruses and not bacteria.
What is prevention of mentigitis?
The best way to prevent meningitis is to be vaccinated against it. Both Haemophilus influenza type B and Pneumococcal vaccines prevent meningitis.
