NTHi: Nontypeable H influenzae Disease opportunistic pathogen The Nthi strains colonize the nasopharynx in up to 80% of individuals PART 2 Invasive disease Pathogencity Mucosal infections And (less commonly) Immunity Otitis media Meningitis Conjunctivitis Sepsis · Sinusitis Bronchitis Pneumonia Medical Microbiologyopportunistic pathogen : The NTHi strains colonize the nasopharynx in up to 80% of individuals. Mucosal infections • Otitis media • Conjunctivitis • Sinusitis • Bronchitis • Pneumonia Invasive disease (less commonly) • Meningitis • Sepsis NTHi: Nontypeable H. influenzae Disease PART 2 Pathogenicity And Immunity Medical Microbiology