Multiple choice

Haemophilus influenzae causes which of the following diseases in older children?

  1. Influenza

  2. Epiglottitis

  3. Encephalopathy

  4. Dysentery
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Explanation

Haemophilus influenzae causes epiglottitis in older children. In this disease, epiglottis is inflamed. It gets swollen to the extent that blockage of the trachea occurs and breathing is obstructed.

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