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Neth J Med
; 56(5): 190-2, 2000 May.
Artigo
em Inglês
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-10781711
RESUMO
Epiglottitis in adults is a dangerous infectious disease with a rising incidence and potential fatal complications as illustrated in this case report. Like in children, skilled and aggressive airway protection with appropriate antibiotic therapy have been effective in reducing mortality.