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We describe a newborn infant withStreptococcus sanguis septicaemia and concomitant upper airway obstruction due to epiglottitis and pharyngitis. This rare infection of the supraglottic region was treated with endotracheal intubation and antibiotics. Full recovery occurred within 4 days.
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Bos, A.P., Fetter, W.P.F., Baerts, W. et al. Streptococcal pharyngitis and epiglottitis in a newborn infant. Eur J Pediatr 151, 874–875 (1992). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01954121
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01954121