Preseptal and Orbital Cellulitis in a Developing Country

200726 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Prospero Ma. C. Tuan ̆o · Philippine General Hospital

Abstract

In developing countries, eyelid infection may be the most important predisposing factor for periocular infection. Staphylococcus is the predominant causative agent. OC can be associated with serious complications. Aggressive management of OC may improve patient outcomes.

Topics & Keywords

Sinusitis and nasal conditions Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction Treatments Ocular Diseases and Behçet’s Syndrome

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Partnerships for the goals

Publication Details

Published in: Orbit

Volume 26, Issue 1, pp. 33-37

DOI: 10.1080/01676830600671474

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