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Haemophilus influenzae epiglottitis occurring simultaneously in two siblings

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Intrafamilial spread ofHaemophilus influenzae typ B disease has often been described for meningitis, but rarely for epiglottitis. Here we report for the first time epiglottitis occurring simultaneously in two siblings and comment on the value of chemoprophylaxis and vaccination to prevent secondary and primary disease.

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HITB:

Haemophilus influenzae type B

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  1. Department of Paediatrics, University of Graz, Auenbruggerplatz, A-8036, Graz, Austria

    M. Trop, G. Zobel & H. M. Grubbauer

  2. Department of Neurosurgery, University of Graz, Auenbruggerplatz, A-8036, Graz, Austria

    M. Mokry

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Trop, M., Zobel, G., Grubbauer, H.M. et al. Haemophilus influenzae epiglottitis occurring simultaneously in two siblings. Eur J Pediatr 150, 183–184 (1991). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01963562

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