Nontypeable Haemophilus influenzae meningitis complicated by hearing loss in a 9-year-old HIV-infected boy

Allison George Agwu, Ryan Pasternak, Mary Joyner, Courtney L. Carver, Howard W. Francis, George K. Siberry

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Abstract

A 9-year old boy with perinatal HIV infection developed meningitis due to nontypeable Haemophilus influenzae. His course was complicated by progressive hearing loss due to labyrinthitis ossificans. Placement of cochlear implant improved hearing thresholds. Nontypeable H. influenzae meningitis and use of cochlear implants have not previously been in HIV-Infected children.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)531-535
Number of pages5
JournalAIDS patient care and STDs
Volume20
Issue number8
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 2006

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
  • Infectious Diseases

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