Tag: Haemophilus

Before widespread vaccination, *Haemophilus influenzae* type b caused severe disease in as many as 130 out of 100,000 children. While vaccination has drastically reduced this, non-type b strains remain a concern, raising the question: does Cipro treat Haemophilus effectively? The answer is complex, balancing its proven antimicrobial power with the increasing threat of antibiotic resistance.

While historical data from the 1970s showed 100% susceptibility of *Haemophilus influenzae* to trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim), modern resistance patterns have significantly complicated its use. This shifts Bactrim from a first-line therapy to a more targeted treatment, particularly for less severe infections and when susceptibility is confirmed.