Acute epiglottitis and systemic infection with Hemophilus influenzae
Williams, N.F.; Achong, M.R.; Ruff, T.
Canadian Medical Association Journal 118(1): 63-64
1978
ISSN/ISBN: 0008-4409 PMID: 304374 Document Number: 128215
The potential systemic nature of acute epiglottitis, the development of extraepiglottic complications and the appropriate antibacterial therapy are discussed. The case report of a 43 yr old man is given.
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