Spectrum: Local Antimicrobial Stewardship, for Markham Stouffville Hospital

Epiglottitis

Pathogen

Haemophilus influenzae Type B

Adult

Type of Precaution: RP

Single Room: No

Comments:

  • Type B is Reportable Disease

  • Notify Infection Control

Paediatric

Type of Precaution: Droplet

Single Room: Yes

Duration of Precautions:

  • Continue precautions for 24 hours after start of effective therapy.

Comments:

  • Type B is Reportable Disease

  • Notify Infection Control