Haemophilus influenzae Serotype a Invasive Disease, Alaska, USA, 1983–2011

Haemophilus influenzae Serotype a Invasive Disease, Alaska, USA, 1983–2011

Before introduction of Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) vaccines, rates of Hib disease in Alaska’s indigenous people were among the highest in the world. Vaccination reduced rates dramatically; however, invasive H. influenzae type a (Hia) disease has emerged. Cases of invasive disease were identi...

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Main Authors: Michael G. Bruce, Tammy Zulz, Carolynn DeByle, Ros Singleton, Debby Hurlburt, Dana Bruden, Karen Rudolph, Thomas Hennessy, Joseph Klejka, Jay D. Wenger
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2013-06-01
Series:Emerging Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Haemophilus influenzae
H. influenzae
serotype
Alaska
invasive disease
emerging pathogen
Online Access:https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/19/6/12-1805_article

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https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/19/6/12-1805_article

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