Postoperative Pneumonia of Association Haemophilus Influenzae and Neisseria Meningitidis in a Diabetic Child

Introduction: Haemophilus influenzae is a saprophytic host nasopharynx with nearly two-thirds of children and adults. Neisseria meningitidis is a strictly human bacteria that lives in the nasopharynx, which can cause mild or asymptomatic carriage nasopharyngitis status. We report a case of postoperative pneumonia Haemophilus influenzae and Neisseria meningitidis Association in a diabetic patient. Observation: 3 years old patient diabetic, admitted to cardiovascular surgery service for late surgical treatment. The postoperative clinical course has been marked by an aggravation of respiratory status, becoming congested with heavy secretions that require hospitalization in intensive care. An infectious assessment was performed, including a protected distal sampling which revealed an association of Neisseria meningitidis and Haemophilus influenzae. Conclusion: Through this case we are discussing bacterial associations in risk situations. Each one of the two species is responsible for various infections. Yet the association at the same site is rare.