The Patient is Suffocating Because of an Inflamed Epiglottis

Question

The patient is suffocating because of an inflamed epiglottis.What is the etiology of the symptoms?
A)Corynebacterium
B)Haemophilus
C)Bordetella
D)Mycobacterium
E)RSV

Accepted Answer

Haemophilus influenzae is a common cause of epiglottitis, which is characterized by inflammation and swelling of the epiglottis, leading to obstructed airways and suffocation. Corynebacterium, Bordetella, Mycobacterium, and RSV are not known to cause epiglottitis.