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Often secondary infection after viral illness
S. Aureus most common, also strep species, H. Influenza and anaerobes
Peak age is 3-5 years old
Occurs throughout childhood and adulthood
Often secondary infection after viral illness
S. Aureus most common, also strep species, H. Influenza and anaerobes
Occurs throughout childhood and adulthood
Bacterial tracheitis
Laryngotracheomalacia
Croup
Accounts for 60%
Peritonsillar abscess
Usually exacerbated by viral URI
Epiglottitis
Dx w/ flexible fiberoptic laryngoscopy