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Epiglottic abscess due to group B Streptococcus. Communication.

N A Ridgeway, P E Perlman, A Verghese

    The Annals of Otology, Rhinology, and Laryngology
    |May 1, 1984
    PubMed
    Summary

    A rare case of epiglottitis caused by group B Streptococcus was observed in an adult with diabetes. This highlights the increasing role of this bacterium in adult infections, including epiglottitis.

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    Area of Science:

    • Infectious Diseases
    • Bacteriology
    • Critical Care Medicine

    Background:

    • Group B Streptococcus (GBS) is a leading cause of neonatal infections.
    • GBS is increasingly recognized as a pathogen in non-pregnant adults.
    • Diabetes mellitus is a known risk factor for various bacterial infections.

    Observation:

    • An adult patient with diabetes mellitus presented with epiglottitis.
    • Abscess formation was noted in the epiglottis.
    • Group B Streptococcus was identified as the causative agent.

    Findings:

    • This case demonstrates GBS as a cause of epiglottitis with abscess in an adult.
    • The findings align with the growing trend of GBS isolation in adult populations.
    • Epiglottitis is an emerging infection associated with GBS.

    Implications:

    • Clinicians should consider GBS in the differential diagnosis of epiglottitis in adults, especially those with diabetes.
    • Increased awareness of GBS in adult infections is warranted.
    • Further research into GBS pathogenesis in adults may be necessary.

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