Waterhouse-Friderichsen syndrome without purpura due to <i>Haemophilus influenzae</i> group B

Abstract

A second recorded case of Waterhouse-Friderichsen syndrome, without purpura, due to Haemophilus influenzae is described. It is suggested that the absence of purpura should not preclude the diagnosis of the Waterhouse-Friderichsen syndrome due to this organism.