Cough is the single most common reason for primary care physician visits and, when
chronic, a frequent indication for specialist referrals. In children, a chronic cough (> 4 weeks) …

Nontypeable Haemophilus influenzae (NTH i) is a commensal microbe often isolated from
the upper and lower respiratory tract. This bacterial species can cause sinusitis, acute otitis …

We describe the epidemiology of invasive Haemophilus influenzae disease during 2007–
2014 in 12 European countries and assess overall H. influenzae disease trends by serotype …

Abstract Background Following Haemophilus influenzae serotype b (Hib) conjugate vaccine
introduction in the 1980s, Hib disease in young children dramatically decreased, and …

Background Protracted bacterial bronchitis (PBB) and bronchiectasis are distinct diagnostic
entities that share common clinical and laboratory features. It is postulated, but remains …

Non-typeable Haemophilus influenzae (NTHi) is an ubiquitous commensal-turned-pathogen
that colonises the respiratory mucosa in airways diseases including Chronic Obstructive …

The incidence of severe Haemophilus influenza infections, such as sepsis and meningitis,
has declined substantially since the introduction of the H. influenzae serotype b vaccine …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a debilitating respiratory disease and one
of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. It is characterized by persistent …

Bacterial pathogens and commensals are surrounded by diverse surface polysaccharides
which include capsules and lipopolysaccharides. These carbohydrates play a vital role in …

Haemophilus influenzae remains a common cause of illness in children worldwide. H.
influenzae type b is the leading cause of bacterial meningitis in children before introduction …