The pathogenesis of nontypable Haemophilus influenzae otitis media

Authors
St Geme, JW
Citation
Jw. St Geme, The pathogenesis of nontypable Haemophilus influenzae otitis media, VACCINE, 19, 2000, pp. S41-S50
Citations number
99
Categorie Soggetti
Veterinary Medicine/Animal Health",Immunology
Journal title
VACCINE
ISSN journal
0264410X → ACNP
Volume
19
Year of publication
2000
Supplement
1
Pages
S41 - S50
Database
ISI
SICI code
0264-410X(200012)19:<S41:TPONHI>2.0.ZU;2-V
Abstract
Nontypable Haemophilus influenzae is a common cause of otitis media and ini tiates infection by colonizing the upper respiratory tract. In this article , I review our current understanding of the molecular determinants of H. in fluenzae colonization and discuss the relationship between colonization and otitis media. (C) 2000 Elsevier Science Ltd. AII rights reserved.