title: Epiglottitis.
abstract: A case of acute epiglottitis due to Haemophilus influenzae is described. The problems of making this diagnosis as early as possible are discussed, with a review of the literature.
mesh_terms: D004825:Epiglottis; D006192:Haemophilus Infections / Q000175:diagnosis; D006193:Haemophilus influenzae; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007827:Laryngitis / Q000175:diagnosis*; D008297:Male