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Haemophilus Aegyptius (Koch-Weeks Bacillus)
General: Caused by gram-negative Koch-W 848j97i eeks bacillus in warm-climate regions; characterized by a 24- to 48-hour incubation period; now classified as Haemophilus influenzae biotype III; H influenzae is divided into biotypes based on biochemical reactions (indole production, urease activity, ornithine decarboxylase activity) and into serotypes based on their capsular polysaccharides; common cause of purulent conjunctivitis and preseptal cellulitis in children.
Ocular: Conjunctivitis; corneal opacity; corneal ulcer; phlyctenular keratoconjunctivitis; keratitis; cellulitis of lid; pseudoptosis; uveitis; petechial subconjunctival hemorrhages.
Clinical: Coryza; systemic symptoms are rare.
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