BPF (Brazilian purpuric fever) is caused by:
Correct Answer: H.influenzae biotype aegyptius
Description: H. aegyptius:
→ Identical to non-capsulated H.influenza, now named as H.influenza biotype aegyptius.
→ Causes highly contagious form of conjunctivitis (PINK EYE) and Brazilian purpuric fever.
→ BPF (Brazilian purpuric fever): Conjunctivitis proceeding to fulminant septicemia in infants and children with high fatality.
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