Which of the following is the aetiological agent most often associated with Epiglottitis in children - (AIIMS May 05, Nov 04, May- 94, NBE based NEET 2012-13): (A) Streptococcus pneumoniae, (B) Haemophilus influenza type b, (C) Neisseria sp, (D) Moraxella eatarrhalis
Answer is A. Ans- A Because vaccination against Haemophilus influenza type b is available, the aetiological agent most often associated with Epiglottitis in children now is Streptococcus pneumoniae