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What is the most frequent causative agent for acute epiglottitis in children under 5 years of age?

Haemophilus influenzae type B

Influenza virus type A

Para influenza virus type 1

Staphylococcus aureus

High-Yield Explanation

a. Haemophilus influenzae type B(Ref: Nelson's 20/e p 2032-2033)Etiology of Epiglottitis: H influenzae type B. Pneumococcus, b-hemolytic Streptococcus and Staphylococccus

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