Hemophilus influenzae f Cellulitis With Bacteremia, Peritonitis, and Pleuritis in an Adult With Nephrotic Syndrome

Hemophilus influenzae f was responsible for cellulitis with bacteremia, pleuritis, and peritonitis in an adult patient with the nephrotic syndrome. The patient rapidly responded to ampicillin. H influenzae f has previously been rarely found to cause pleuritis and bacteremia, but has not been reported as a cause of cellulitis or primary peritonitis. Patients with the nephrotic syndrome are prone to serious infection with encapsulated bacteria. …