PEDIATRICS · 1984 · 18 citations · 0 references
Life SciencesInfectious DiseasesMicrobiologyBacteriologyDiagnostic MicrobiologyMedical MicrobiologyBacterial InfectionsDiagnostic BacteriologyOral Bacterial InfectionsRespiratory InfectionsRespiratory Tract InfectionsBacterial Respiratory InfectionGroup A Streptococcal InfectionHaemophilus Influenzae Type B DiseaseStreptococcal Pharyngitis
Infections of the uvula are infrequently recognized and have been previously described only in association with group A streptococcal pharyngitis or Haemophilus influenzae type b epiglottitis. Three cases of H influenzae type b bacteremic uvulitis are described. In suspected cases of H influenzae type b uvulitis, a lateral neck radiograph should be performed and parenteral antibiotics initiated.