Group A streptococcal supraglottitis.
J Pediatr
; 109(1): 20-4, 1986 Jul.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-3522836
ABSTRACT
We describe four children with severe supraglottic infections caused by group A beta-hemolytic streptococci. In each case the clinical presentation suggested Hemophilus influenzae epiglottitis. In only one patient was there significant involvement of the epiglottis, whereas all had striking inflammation of the aryepiglottic folds. Group A beta-hemolytic streptococcus was isolated in blood cultures in two patients and from the supraglottic area and trachea in two others. Fever persisted for 6 to 22 days, and tracheal intubation was necessary for 2 to 16 days, despite appropriate antibiotic therapy. The evolution of streptococcal supraglottitis may be protracted, and it must be managed accordingly.
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Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Streptococcal Infections
/
Laryngitis
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Epiglottitis
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
Limits:
Child
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Child, preschool
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
En
Year:
1986
Type:
Article