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Hemophilus influenzae Epiglottitis Occurring Concurrently in Two Siblings

Steven D. Handler, M.D.

Division of Otorhinolaryngology and Human Communication, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Stanley A. Plotkin, M.D.

Division of Infectious Diseases, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

William P. Potsic, M.D.

Division of Otorhinolaryngology and Human Communication, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

John J. Downes, JR., M.D.

Department of Anesthesiology, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Epiglottitis (more properly supraglottitis) is a potentially life-threatening infec tion of the supraglottic larynx that is most often caused by Hemophilus influenzae type B (HITB). Intrafamily spread of HITB disease has been described often for meningitis, but is rarely reported in epiglottitis. We describe two siblings seen concurrently with HITB epiglottitis and discuss prophylaxis of family members and close contacts.

Clinical Pediatrics, Vol. 21, No. 10, 634-635 (1982)
DOI: 10.1177/000992288202101014
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