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Atypical supraglottitis caused by Streptococcus sanguis.

M C Irvine1, N B Solomons

  • 1Department of Otolaryngology, Royal Surrey County Hospital, Guildford, Surrey.

The Journal of Laryngology and Otology
|May 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

A rare case of atypical supraglottitis in a child was identified. Streptococcus sanguis, usually harmless, was found to be the cause, challenging previous understanding of this infection.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Infectious Diseases
  • Microbiology
  • Otolaryngology

Background:

  • Supraglottitis typically presents with severe epiglottic inflammation.
  • Common causative agents include Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae type b, and viruses.
  • The presentation and etiology of supraglottitis can vary, especially in atypical cases.