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Epiglottitis: a 9-year case review

S L Hickerson1, R S Kirby, J G Wheeler

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, USA.

Southern Medical Journal
|May 1, 1996
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The incidence of epiglottitis significantly declined following the introduction of the Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) vaccine. Widespread Hib immunization may lead to the eradication of Hib epiglottitis in children.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Vaccinology

Background:

  • Epiglottitis, a serious upper airway infection, was historically associated with Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib).
  • The introduction of the Hib vaccine aimed to reduce the incidence of invasive Hib diseases, including epiglottitis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the impact of Hib vaccination on the incidence of epiglottitis in children.
  • To analyze trends in epiglottitis cases before and after the availability of the conjugate Hib vaccine.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective chart review of epiglottitis cases at Arkansas Children's Hospital from 1985 to 1993.
  • Analysis of patient immunization status regarding Hib vaccination.
  • Calculation of epiglottitis incidence rates per 1,000 admissions over the study period.

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Main Results:

  • A total of 29 epiglottitis cases were identified during the 9-year study period.
  • 72% of patients lacked Hib vaccination, 11% had initiated the series, and 17% had unknown status.
  • Epiglottitis incidence showed a significant decline after the introduction of the conjugate Hib vaccine, with rates dropping from 1985-1988 to 1989-1993.

Conclusions:

  • The Hib conjugate vaccine significantly reduced the incidence of epiglottitis in children.
  • Continued high rates of Hib immunization are crucial for potentially eliminating Hib epiglottitis.