The first reported case of possible Haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine failure from Kuwait and literature-review
Summary: A 17-month-old vaccinated Kuwaiti boy presented with meningitis. The Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) capsular antigen was detected in his blood, CSF and urine. The microorganism failed to grow in culture. This case represents the first report of possible Hib vaccine failure from Kuwait....
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Main Authors: | Prashant Purohit (Author), Ina'am Ahmad Al-Obaid (Author), Nehad Gamal Al-Deen Omar (Author) |
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2014-03-01T00:00:00Z.
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