Fulminant meningococcal supraglottitis: An emerging infectious syndrome?

Schwam, E.; Cox, J.

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Fulminant meningococcal supraglottitis: An emerging infectious syndrome?

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1999 May-Jun
By Schwam, E. ; Cox, J.

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Emerg Infect Dis
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Schwam, E. ; Cox, J.
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We report a case of fulminant supraglottitis with dramatic external cervical swelling due to associated cellulitis. Blood cultures were positive for Neisseria meningitidis. The patient recovered completely after emergency fiberoptic intubation and appropriate antibiotic therapy. We summarize five other cases of meningococcal supraglottitis, all reported since 1995, and discuss possible pathophysiologic mechanisms.
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Adult Cellulitis Epiglottitis Female Humans Meningococcal Infections Neck Neisseria Meningitidis
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Emerg Infect Dis. 5(3):464-467.
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Journal Article
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5
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3
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Emerging Infectious Diseases
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