croup

Summary
Synonym
  • Croup syndrome
  • Laryngotracheobronchitis
  • acute Obstructive Laryngitis
  • acute laryngotracheobronchitis
Definition
A respiratory system infectious disease that involves inflammation, edema, and subsequent obstruction of the larynx, trachea, and bronchi. The disease is caused by viruses, bacteria, allergies and inhaled irritants. It is marked by episodes of difficult breathing and hoarse metallic cough in infants and young children. Croup is caused by parainfluenza virus (types 1 and 2), Influenza A and B viruses, Measles virus, adenovirus, respiratory syncytial virus, Staphylococcus and Streptococcus.
Super Class
respiratory system disease
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Disease Ontology
DOID:9395
Mondo Disease Ontology
MeSH
UMLS
NCI Thesaurus
Related Genes
Displaying 1 entry
Gene ID Gene Symbol Description Source
929 CD14 CD14 molecule
Related Glycoprotein
Displaying 1 entry
UniProt ID Protein Name Source
P08571 Monocyte differentiation antigen CD14

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