Five cases of Haemophilus segnis appendicitis

J Clin Microbiol. 1986 Nov;24(5):851-2. doi: 10.1128/jcm.24.5.851-852.1986.

Abstract

The clinical, histological, and bacteriological findings in five cases of acute appendicitis caused by Haemophilus segnis are reported. This is the first documentation of appendicitis associated with this organism.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Appendicitis / microbiology*
  • Ascitic Fluid / microbiology
  • Haemophilus / isolation & purification*
  • Haemophilus Infections / microbiology*
  • Humans
  • Male