Necrotizing epiglottitis in an infant: an unusual first presentation of human immunodeficiency virus infection.
We describe the case of a 4-month-old infant presenting with severe respiratory distress secondary to necrotizing epiglottitis, who was subsequently diagnosed with human immunodeficiency virus infection. Additionally, we review the existing literature on this rare condition with a focus on the potential underlying pathogenesis.
Tebruegge
Marc
M
Department of General Medicine, Royal Childeren's Hospital Melbourne, Australia.
Connell
Tom
T
Kong
Kelvin
K
Marks
Michael
M
Curtis
Nigel
N
D000328:Adult; D019380:Anti-HIV Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D023241:Antiretroviral Therapy, Highly Active; D004826:Epiglottitis / Q000150:complications* / Q000382:microbiology / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D018445:Infectious Disease Transmission, Vertical; D008297:Male; D009336:Necrosis
D019380:Anti-HIV Agents