What is the most frequent causative agent for acute epiglottitis in children under 5 years of age?
a. Haemophilus influenzae type B(Ref: Nelson's 20/e p 2032-2033)Etiology of Epiglottitis: H influenzae type B. Pneumococcus, b-hemolytic Streptococcus and Staphylococccus
Haemophilus influenzae type B
Influenza virus type A
Para influenza virus type 1
Staphylococcus aureus
Respiratory System