American Journal of Perinatology, Table of Contents Am J Perinatol 1993; 10(5): 378-380DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-994766 ORIGINAL ARTICLE © 1993 by Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc. Three Cases of Haemophilus Influenzae Amnionitis Kevin A. Ault, Steven G. Gabbe, Richard W. O'Shaughnessy, Leona W. Ayers Departments of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Pathology, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio Recommend Article Abstract Buy Article ABSTRACT Haemophilus influenzae is an uncommon cause of obstetric and neonatal infections. Three cases of amnionitis caused by H. influenzae are presented. These cases occurred in three maternal transports to our tertiary level hospital within an 11-day period. The organisms were analyzed for biotypes, penicillinase status, and composition of membrane fatty acids. Full Text
