Uvulitis and Hemophilus influenzae b bacteremia.
Uvulitis and Hemophilus influenzae b (HIb) bacteremia occurred in two infants. Uvulitis may be associated with HIb bacteremia, with or without epiglottitis. An acutely inflamed uvula in a febrile infant should alert the physician to the possibility of HIb bacteremia and potentially serious sequelae. Hospitalization and parenteral antibiotic therapy are recommended.
D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000209:etiology*; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006192:Haemophilus Infections / Q000150:complications*; D006193:Haemophilus influenzae; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D018805:Sepsis / Q000150:complications*; D014609:Uvula