Haemophilus Influenzae by Lily Coffey https://padlet.com/licoffey/86s72il9df8p4n9u Bio K-101 Fall 2021 Project - Lily Coffey, MWF 12:00-12:50 en-us 2021-11-30 14:50:04 UTC 2021-11-30 16:40:19 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f52c.png I. Haemophilus Influenzae licoffey https://padlet.com/licoffey/86s72il9df8p4n9u/wish/1920591767 2021-11-30 14:58:33 UTC https://padlet.com/licoffey/86s72il9df8p4n9u/wish/1920591767 II. What Is It? licoffey https://padlet.com/licoffey/86s72il9df8p4n9u/wish/1920624112 Haemophilus Influenzae disease is a bacterial disease caused by the bacteria H. influenzae. There are six identifiable types of H. influenzae (A-F) as well as some non-identifiable types. It exists in the nose and throat, and causes infections when it spreads within the body. It can be spread to others through coughing and sneezing. It does not cause influenza, but does cause other mild and extreme illnesses.
INFO]]> 2021-11-30 15:10:27 UTC https://padlet.com/licoffey/86s72il9df8p4n9u/wish/1920624112 III. Causative Agent licoffey https://padlet.com/licoffey/86s72il9df8p4n9u/wish/1920634826 Haemophilus Influenzae is caused by the bacteria H. influenzae. Out of the six identifiable types, H. influenzae type B (also known as Hib) is the most recognized.]]> 2021-11-30 15:14:21 UTC https://padlet.com/licoffey/86s72il9df8p4n9u/wish/1920634826 IV. Symptoms licoffey https://padlet.com/licoffey/86s72il9df8p4n9u/wish/1920648152 Haemophilus Influenzae can cause illnesses ranging from mild ear infections all the way to pneumonia and even bloodstream infections. Common symptoms include fever, nausea, and pain.
See more here.]]> 2021-11-30 15:18:53 UTC https://padlet.com/licoffey/86s72il9df8p4n9u/wish/1920648152 V. NIH Summary licoffey https://padlet.com/licoffey/86s72il9df8p4n9u/wish/1920681884 This study deals with H. influenzae and its susceptibility (or lack thereof) to antibiotics. Certain H. influenzae strains are resistant to certain antibiotics. In this study, they found that strains taken from different locations (with patient wards and the ICU being compared in the article) tended to be resistant to different antibiotics.

Pei-Yi Su, Ay-Huey Huang, Chung-Hsu Lai, Hsiu-Fang Lin, Tsun-Mei Lin, and Cheng-Hsun Ho - Published April 28, 2020

ARTICLE, NIH PAGE]]> 2021-11-30 15:31:12 UTC https://padlet.com/licoffey/86s72il9df8p4n9u/wish/1920681884 VI. Prevention and Treatment licoffey https://padlet.com/licoffey/86s72il9df8p4n9u/wish/1920711956 Haemophilus Influenzae Type B can be prevented with a vaccine, though this vaccine will not prevent illness from the other types. H. influenzae can be contracted more than once, so the CDC still recommends the vaccine even if one has had Hib previously. If you have been in contact with some carrying H. influenzae, antibiotics may be prescribed to prevent you from becoming ill.
Haemophilus Influenzae is treated with antibiotics and possibly, depending on the illness you contracted, hospitalization, breathing support, or wound care.
Both younger and older people are at an increased risk of getting Haemophilus Influenzae, as well as people with medical conditions such as Sickle Cell, Asplenia, or HIV.
PREVENTION, TREATMENT, RISK]]> 2021-11-30 15:42:25 UTC https://padlet.com/licoffey/86s72il9df8p4n9u/wish/1920711956 VIII. Infographic licoffey https://padlet.com/licoffey/86s72il9df8p4n9u/wish/1920715518 INFO]]> 2021-11-30 15:43:43 UTC https://padlet.com/licoffey/86s72il9df8p4n9u/wish/1920715518 VII. Diagnosis licoffey https://padlet.com/licoffey/86s72il9df8p4n9u/wish/1920719812 Haemophilus Influenzae is usually diagnosed through blood or spinal fluid tests. Other tests can be used.
INFO]]> 2021-11-30 15:45:24 UTC https://padlet.com/licoffey/86s72il9df8p4n9u/wish/1920719812 IX. Scientists licoffey https://padlet.com/licoffey/86s72il9df8p4n9u/wish/1920726508 John B. Robbins (National Institutes of Health, left) and Rachel Schneerson (Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, right).

Both worked together to create the Haemophilus Influenzae Type B vaccine.]]> 2021-11-30 15:48:04 UTC https://padlet.com/licoffey/86s72il9df8p4n9u/wish/1920726508 X. Learn More licoffey https://padlet.com/licoffey/86s72il9df8p4n9u/wish/1920726989 Hib Vaccine by Khan Academy Medicine]]> 2021-11-30 15:48:16 UTC https://padlet.com/licoffey/86s72il9df8p4n9u/wish/1920726989 XII. Author Info licoffey https://padlet.com/licoffey/86s72il9df8p4n9u/wish/1920815715 Lily Coffey, Freshman Bio/FIS Undergrad

Kathy Marrs, Bio K-101 Fall 2021, MFW 12:00-12:50

Class Project Option 2: Pathogen Study & Padlet]]> 2021-11-30 16:20:08 UTC https://padlet.com/licoffey/86s72il9df8p4n9u/wish/1920815715 XI. Infections licoffey https://padlet.com/licoffey/86s72il9df8p4n9u/wish/1920832772 Haemophilus Influenzae can cause many different illnesses, including:
  • Pneumonia
  • Otitis Media (Middle Ear Infection)
  • Epiglottitis (Throat Swelling)
  • Eye Infection
  • Bloodstream Infection
  • Meningitis (Brain/Spinal Cord Membrane Swelling)
  • Cellulitis (Skin Infection)
  • Infectious Arthritis (Joint Inflammation)
  • Sinusitis (Sinus Infection)
  • Conjunctivitis (Eye Membrane Inflammation)
and likely more! This is a wide range of illnesses, with some (such as Otitis Media or Sinusitis) being common and relatively unconcerning while others (such as Bloodstream Infections or Meningitis) can be deadly. These results of Haemophilus Influenzae are especially concerning considering Hib mostly affects young children.
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