Epiglottitis can be caused by a broad range of bacterial, viral, and fungal pathogens. ... In addition, the cartilage of the epiglottis is more pliable in pediatric versus adult patients.

We report a case of an adolescent with human immunodeficiency virus infection who presented with epiglottitis caused by Candida albicans. This patient's symptom was severe oropharyngeal thrush ...

Epiglottitis linked to teenager's use of e-cigarettes. Download PDF Copy; Reviewed. Reviewed by Kate Anderton, ... M.D., MS, chief of the Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases. ...