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Fatal Haemophilus influenzae type b sepsis in a 10-month-old infant despite complete vaccination and adequate Hib antibodies

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We thank Prof. Bartmann, Bonn, for determining Hib antibody levels and Prof. Schmitt, Mainz, for Haemophilus influenzae sero- and biotyping.

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  1. Department of Paediatrics, University Hospital of Freiburg, Mathildenstrasse 1, 79106 , Freiburg, Germany

    Marcus Krueger, Kirsten Fluegge & Reinhard Berner

  2. University Hospital of Schleswig-Holstein, Kiel, Germany

    Martin F. Krause

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Krueger, M., Fluegge, K., Krause, M.F. et al. Fatal Haemophilus influenzae type b sepsis in a 10-month-old infant despite complete vaccination and adequate Hib antibodies. Eur J Pediatr 163, 412–413 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00431-004-1449-2

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