Question 21 · LEK · Epiglottitis
Epiglottitis that is usually caused by Haemophilus influenzae, typically affects children aged:
- A. 8-10 years.
- B. 6-8 years.
- C. 4-6 years.
- D. 6 months - 5 years.
- E. 1-3 months.
Hint
Hib epiglottitis affects young children after maternal antibodies wane but before natural anti-capsular immunity develops.
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