Epiglottitis
Paul G. Auwaerter, M.D.
PATHOGENS
PATHOGENS
PATHOGENS
- Haemophilus influenzae (serotype b)
- Less commonly, other pathogens implicated:
- Respiratory tract viruses
- Immunocompromised hosts (only):
- Pathogen is often not detected by customary clinical testing.
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