PMID: 6981484Oct 1, 1982Paper

Hemophilus influenzae epiglottitis occurring concurrently in two siblings

Clinical Pediatrics
S D HandlerJ J Downes

Abstract

Epiglottis (more properly supraglottitis) is a potentially life-threatening infection of the supraglottic larynx that is most often caused by Hemophilus influenzae type B (HITB). Intrafamily spread of HITB disease has been described often for meningitis, but is rarely reported in epiglottis. We describe two siblings seen concurrently with HITB epiglottitis and discuss prophylaxis of family members and close contacts.

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