Question 171 · LEK · Haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine (Hib)
In 2005 a new vaccination was introduced into the mandatory vaccination schedule that significantly reduced the number of new cases of epiglottitis. That vaccination was directed against:
- A. pneumococci.
- B. measles, mumps and rubella.
- C. Haemophilus influenzae.
- D. chickenpox.
- E. meningococci.
Hint
Acute epiglottitis in children is classically caused by one encapsulated bacterium targeted by a conjugate vaccine.
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