Definition: A type of H. influenzae isolated most frequently from biotype I. Prior to vaccine availability, it was a leading cause of childhood meningitis.
infection: coordinate IM with HAEMOPHILUS INFECTIONS (IM) or MENINGITIS, HAEMOPHILUS (IM); HAEMOPHILUS VACCINES is available but note records for several specific Haemophius influenzae vaccines in the SCR
See AlsoMeningitis, Haemophilus