Epiglottitis is an infection of the epiglottis, caused by a bacterium: H.influenzae type B. The latter particularly affects young children. This is a therapeutic emergency with potentially life-threatening consequences (airway obstruction). Definition of epiglottitis Epiglottitis is an inflammation of the epiglottis (located at the top of the larynx), caused by a bacterial infection. The bacterium most often found in this type […]