Necrotizing epiglottitis in an infant: an unusual first presentation of human immunodeficiency virus infection

Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2009 Feb;28(2):164-6. doi: 10.1097/INF.0b013e318187a869.

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anti-HIV Agents / therapeutic use
  • Antiretroviral Therapy, Highly Active
  • Epiglottitis / complications*
  • Epiglottitis / microbiology
  • Epiglottitis / pathology
  • Female
  • HIV Infections / complications*
  • HIV Infections / diagnosis*
  • HIV Infections / drug therapy
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Infectious Disease Transmission, Vertical
  • Male
  • Necrosis

Substances

  • Anti-HIV Agents