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Laryngoscopic view of the inflamed and markedly swollen epiglottis of a 3-year-old child with epiglottitis. Bacterial cultures that were collected by swabbing the surface of the epiglottis immediately after the airway was secured grew Haemophilus influenzae, serotype B. A review of the medical history confirmed that the boy had not been immunized. (Photo courtesy of Jason Mouzakes, MD)
