ABSTRACT

Retropharyngeal abscess is a alife threatening disease in children. Retropharyngeal infections are mainly caused by staphylococci, streptococci and anaerobes. The presence of Klebsiella pneumoniae in deep neck infections is considered quite rare in both adults and children especially without any comorbidities. Besides, community acquired extended spectrum beta lactamase is increasing unfortunately even in pediatric previously healthy patients. Herein we report a pediatric immunocompetant case who presented with a fatal deep neck infection caused by Klebsiella pneumonia.