Haemophilus influenzae Serotype a (Hia) Carriage in a Small Alaska Community After a Cluster of Invasive Hia Disease, 2018

Haemophilus influenzae Serotype a (Hia) Carriage in a Small Alaska Community After a Cluster of Invasive Hia Disease, 2018

Abstract Background Between May and July 2018, 4 Haemophilus influenzae serotype a (Hia) infections occurred in a remote Alaska community. We performed a public health response to prevent further illness and understand Hia carriage. Methods We collected oropharyngeal samples community-wide to evalua...

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Veröffentlicht in:Clinical infectious diseases 2021-07, Vol.73 (2), p.e280-e286
Hauptverfasser: Nolen, Leisha D, Tiffany, Amanda, DeByle, Carolynn, Bruden, Dana, Thompson, Gail, Reasonover, Alisa, Hurlburt, Debby, Mosites, Emily, Simons, Brenna C, Klejka, Joe, Castrodale, Louisa, McLaughlin, Joseph, Bruce, Michael G
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Zusammenfassung:Abstract Background Between May and July 2018, 4 Haemophilus influenzae serotype a (Hia) infections occurred in a remote Alaska community. We performed a public health response to prevent further illness and understand Hia carriage. Methods We collected oropharyngeal samples community-wide to evaluate baseline carriage. Risk factors were evaluated by interview. We offered prophylactic rifampin to individuals in contact with invasive Hia patients (contacts) and to all children aged
ISSN:1058-4838
1537-6591
DOI:10.1093/cid/ciaa750