infectious diseases
Haemophilus Infections
Diseases caused by Haemophilus species
H. influenzae biogroup aegyptius (formerly called H. aegyptius) may cause mucopurulent conjunctivitis and bacteremic Brazilian purpuric fever. H. ducreyi causes chancroid Chancroid Chancroid is infection of the genital skin or mucous membranes caused by Haemophilus ducreyi and characterized by papules, painful ulcers, and enlargement of the inguinal lymph nodes... read more . H. parainfluenzae and H. aphrophilus are rare causes of bacteremia, endocarditis, and brain abscess.