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Haemophilus

I. Organism Information

A. Taxonomy Information

1. Genus

a. Haemophilus

i. Taxonomy ID: 724

ii. Description:

Haemophilus is a genus of Gram-negative, pleomorphic, coccobacilli bacteria (1). Haemophilus bacteria are typically small coccobacilli, they are categorized as pleomorphic bacteria because of the wide range of shapes they can assume. The genus includes obligate parasites and commensal organisms. Some significant, pathogenic strains area H. influenzae, a cause of sepsis and bacterial meningitis in young children, and H. ducreyi, the causative agent of chancroid. All members are either aerobic or facultatively anaerobic. A group of organisms that are either obligate parasites or commensa lorganisms found in animal mucous membranes. Almost all Haemophilus species need important growth factors from their hosts, including either heme or nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide.

iii. Variants

Haemophilus ducreyi 35000HP
TaxonomyID: 233412

Haemophilus influenzae 86-028NP
TaxonomyID: 281310

Haemophilus influenzae R2846
TaxonomyID: 262727

Haemophilus influenzae R2866
TaxonomyID: 262728

Haemophilus influenzae Rd KW20
TaxonomyID: 71421

Haemophilus somnus 129PT
TaxonomyID: 205914

Haemophilus somnus 2336
TaxonomyID: 228400

II. References

1. HoltJG(editor)(1994).Bergey's Manual of Determinative Bacteriology, 9th ed.,Williams & Wilkins. ISBN0-683-00603-7.

2. Musher DM (1996). Haemophilus Species. In: Baron's Medical Microbiology (Barron and Setal, eds.), 4th ed., University of Texas Medical Branch. (viaNCBIBookshelf) ISBN0-9631172-1-1. Hide info

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Nuron Biotech licenses Hibtiter flu vaccine in Japan - Bizjournals.com


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Nuron Biotech licenses Hibtiter flu vaccine in Japan
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Nuron of Exton, Pa., acquired the rights to the Hibtiter vaccine, which targets the Haemophilus influenza type b bacteria from Wyeth, a wholly owned subsidiary of Pfizer Inc.(NYSE: PFE). Nuron officials said the company's rights cover the United States ...
Nuron Biotech Licenses HibTITER Vaccine to Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma ...EON: Enhanced Online News (press release)
Delcath to file NDA in Q2; Nuron Biotech licenses flu vax to Mitsubishi Tanabe;FierceBiotech

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Updated 2012 childhood vaccination schedules released - Clinical Advisor


Updated 2012 childhood vaccination schedules released
Clinical Advisor
... 6 to 11 months who are traveling internationally; administration of meningococcal vaccine to children at increased risk and routine administration of a booster dose; and for use of Haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine in the catch-up schedule.

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County plans February clinics - Rome Sentinel


County plans February clinics
Rome Sentinel
Immunizations offered at the clinic include DPT (diphtheria, pertussis and tetanus), polio, MMR (measles, mumps and rubella), haemophilus influenzae Type B, and hepatitis B. A sliding fee scale, based on income and family size, is used to determine the ...

Free pentavalent vaccine pulls crowds - Times of India


Free pentavalent vaccine pulls crowds
Times of India
The new vaccination scheme is part of the Centre's universal immunization programme and includes the vaccine against Haemophilus influenzae type B bacterian (Hib). The sudden rush is not a surprise says PK Raju, technical assistant at the district ...
2012 immunization schedules reflect updates on use of 9 vaccinesAAP News (subscription)

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PIL on Pentavalent to aid pvt biz, says govt - Times of India


PIL on Pentavalent to aid pvt biz, says govt
Times of India
Pentavalent vaccine, including the vaccine against Haemophilus Influenzae Type B (Hib), was rolled out across the State on December 14 last year as part of the Universal Immunization Programme. Countering a petition by a Wayanad-based NGO that alleged ...

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Vaccine development: Man vs MRSA - Nature.com


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Vaccine development: Man vs MRSA
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The first attempt at making a S. aureus vaccine was modelled on successful vaccines for Streptococcus pneumoniae and Haemophilus influenzae. Like them, it used antigens consisting of carbohydrate molecules from the sticky capsule surrounding the ...

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Serum S100A12 correlated with presence of AOM in young children - Pediatric SuperSite


Serum S100A12 correlated with presence of AOM in young children
Pediatric SuperSite
The presence of S100A12 serum could serve as a useful biomarker for onset of acute otitis media due to Streptococcus pneumoniae and nontypeable Haemophilus influenzae, according to a study published ahead of print in The Pediatric Infectious Disease ...

2 area doctors urge empathy about vaccinations - STLtoday.com


2 area doctors urge empathy about vaccinations
STLtoday.com
Haller points out in the article, however, that cases of pertussis, measles and Haemophilus influenzae disease have seen increases. Not getting immunized also places those who are unable to get vaccines because of medical reasons at risk.

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AAP Updates Childhood and Adolescent Immunization Schedules - Medscape


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AAP Updates Childhood and Adolescent Immunization Schedules
Medscape
The catch-up schedule includes guidance for the use of Haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine in persons at least 5 years of age. The updated influenza vaccine footnotes now clarify vaccine dosing for the 2011 to 2012 season for children aged 6 months ...
Immunization ScheduleAbout - News & Issues

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Vaccine-preventable diseases in children - BusinessWorld Online Edition


Vaccine-preventable diseases in children
BusinessWorld Online Edition
These infectious agents include Streptococcus pneumoniae, the most common cause of bacterial pneumonia; Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) -- the second most common cause of bacterial pneumonia in children; and respiratory syncytial virus which is the ...

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Haemophilus genome sequence annotation status: click numbers to browse lists of genes or subsystems

Strain annotated in NMPDR Genome size, bp Protein Encoding Genes (PEGs) Sort Named genes in subsystems Named genes not in subsystems Hypothetical genes in subsystems Hypothetical genes not in subsystems Subsystems RNAs
Haemophilus ducreyi 35000HP 1,698,955 1,823 923(50.1%) 496(26.9%) 21(1.1%) 404(21.9%) 273 72
Haemophilus influenzae 86-028NP 1,913,428 1,793 1059(56.3%) 567(30.1%) 25(1.3%) 230(12.2%) 305 91
Haemophilus influenzae R2846 1,824,242 1,706 981(56.2%) 589(33.8%) 25(1.4%) 150(8.6%) 296 82
Haemophilus influenzae R2866 1,933,340 1,832 1029(54.4%) 630(33.3%) 23(1.2%) 210(11.1%) 298 92
Haemophilus influenzae Rd KW20 1,830,138 1,662 1054(60.2%) 548(31.3%) 23(1.3%) 126(7.2%) 307 90
Haemophilus somnus 129PT 2,012,878 1,848 841(43.9%) 742(38.8%) 19(1.0%) 312(16.3%) 229 115
Haemophilus somnus 2336 2,263,857 2,094 886(41.1%) 871(40.4%) 18(0.8%) 383(17.7%) 235 112
Topic revision: r5 - 16 May 2008 - 05:53:28 - Bruce Parrello
 
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