Fulminant meningococcal supraglottitis: An emerging infectious syndrome?

被引：18
作者：
Schwam, E
Cox, J
机构：
[1] Sturdy Mem Hosp, Emergency Care Ctr, Attleboro, MA 02703 USA
[2] Rhode Isl Hosp, Providence, RI USA
来源：
EMERGING INFECTIOUS DISEASES | 1999年 / 5卷 / 03期
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D O I：
10.3201/eid0503.990323
中图分类号：
R392 [医学免疫学]; Q939.91 [免疫学];
学科分类号：
100102 ;
摘要：
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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