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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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What is the most frequent causative agent for acute epiglottitis in children under 5 years of age?
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The correct answer is  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