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A Rare Case of Candida Epiglottitis in an Immunocompetent Child
Elizabeth P Beil1, David P Sole
1From the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA.
Abstract:
We present a case of acute Candida epiglottitis in an otherwise healthy and Haemophilus influenzae type B-immunized 4-year-old child. A query of the literature reveals this disease to be commonly found in patients who are immunocompromised by problems including human immunodeficiency virus disease and lymphoma and leukemia. However, there are no published reports of acute Candida epiglottitis in immunocompetent and vaccinated patients. Our case should emphasize to the emergency physician the need to remain vigilant for subtle and atypical presentations of airway-destabilizing diseases.
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