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Study data from R.B. Mathoera et al provide new insights into immunization
November 26th, 2008
Scientists discuss in 'Epiglottitis in the adult patient' new findings in immunization. According to recent research published in the The Netherlands Journal of Medicine, "Epiglottitis is an acute disease, which was predominantly caused by Haemophilus influenzae type b in the pre-vaccination era. In the vaccination era, with waning vigilance, adults remain at risk for acute epiglottitis according to recent Dutch incidence rates." "There is more diversity in the cause of epiglottitis in adults. We describe three patients who presented to the emergency ward of a regional teaching hospital with severe epiglottitis. All three patients had stridor at...
Source: Vaccine Weekly (2008-11-26)
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