A child presents with stridor, barking cough and difficulty in breathing since 2-3 days. He has a fever and elevated leukocyte count. All of the following statements about his condition are true, except

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Subglottic stenosis and hypopharyngeal dilatation may be seen on x-rays.

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Boys are more commonly affected than girls

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Symptoms are predominantly caused by involvement of the subglottis

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Antibiotics form the mainstay of treatment

A child presents with stridor, barking cough and difficulty in breathing since 2-3 days. He has a fever and elevated leukocyte count. All of the following statements about his condition are true, except

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