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Streptococcal pharyngitis and epiglottitis in a newborn infant |
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| Authors: | A P Bos W P F Fetter W Baerts R A van Lingen J F Frik R J Roorda |
| Institution: | (1) Department of Raediatrics, Division of Neonatology, Sophia Hospital, P. O. Box 10400, NL-8000 GK Zwolle, The Netherlands;(2) Division of Paediatric Pulmonology, Sophia Hospital, P. O. Box 10400, NL-8000 GK Zwolle, The Netherlands;(3) Department of Microbiology, Sophia Hospital, P. O. Box 10400, NL-8000 GK Zwolle, The Netherlands |
| Abstract: | We describe a newborn infant withStreptococcus sanguis septicaemia and concomitant upper airway obstruction due to epiglottitis and pharyngitis. This rare infection of the supraglottic region was treated with endotracheal intubation and antibiotics. Full recovery occurred within 4 days. |
| Keywords: | Pharyngitis Epiglottitis Newborn infant |
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