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NTHi affects those primarily with predisposing factors such as an immunocompromised state, CSF leakage, or ENT infections. We present two cases that emphasize the shift of invasive infection, risk factors, and elevated intracranial pressure (ICP) as a complication. Case 1. A 75-year-old female with a sudden onset of weakness and respiratory symptoms deteriorated rapidly. Imaging revealed mastoid effusion and ventriculitis, likely originating from otomastoiditis. Lumber puncture confirmed NTHi. ICU course complicated by elevated ICP prompted repeat lumbar puncture. The patient recovered after 8\u2009days but not near baseline. Case 2. A 50-year-old female with altered mental status, headache, and ear pain exhibited signs of pansinusitis and pseudotumor cerebri. Elevated ICP was evident upon lumbar puncture, and NTHi was isolated in CSF and blood cultures. MRI of the brain showed prominent optic nerve sheaths and transverse sinus arachnoid granulations\u2019 concern for underlying pseudotumor cerebri. Repeat lumbar puncture or ventricular drainage was deferred after discussion with neurosurgery. Diabetes was identified as a comorbidity. The patient\u2019s condition improved after 14\u2009days of antibiotics and dexamethasone. These cases emphasize the shifting landscape of H. influenzae meningitis, primarily driven by NTHi, especially among the elderly. Although NTHi infections were considered less invasive, recent epidemiology review indicated it as the leading cause of H. influenzae meningitis. 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