Haemophilus influenzae carriage among southwestern American Indian children
Haemophilus influenzae is a type of germ (bacteria) that frequently lives in the back of the nose and throat. This is a state called carriage, and it is usually harmless but sometimes the bacteria can cause serious diseases such as meningitis or pneumonia. H. influenzae are transmitted through coughing and sneezing. There are six types
Focus Area: Infectious Disease Prevention
Associated Location(s): Chinle, AZFort Defiance, AZGallup, NMNavajo NationShiprock, NMWhite Mountain ApacheWhiteriver, AZ