Child dies from bacterial infection, state health department reports

By: Keila Szpaller

Outlets: Daily Montanan

Published: October 5, 2026

Words: 326

Last Updated: 1 week, 5 days ago

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A child died last month from complications of the invasive Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) infection, the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services reported Monday.

H. Influenzae is a bacterium that can cause mild ear infections and also severe infections, including ones in the bloodstream, pneumonia and meningitis, the health department said.

It spreads through coughing or sneezing, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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