Streptococcal pharyngitis and epiglottitis in a newborn infant.
We describe a newborn infant with Streptococcus 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.
Bos
A P
AP
Department of Paediatrics, Sophia Hospital, Zwolle, The Netherlands.
Fetter
W P
WP
Baerts
W
W
van Lingen
R A
RA
Frik
J F
JF
Roorda
R J
RJ
D000667:Ampicillin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002442:Ceftazidime / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004826:Epiglottitis / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007442:Intubation, Intratracheal; D008297:Male; D010612:Pharyngitis / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000628:therapy; D018805:Sepsis / Q000150:complications; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000628:therapy; D013298:Streptococcus sanguis
D000667:Ampicillin; D002442:Ceftazidime