Hordeolum Flashcards by Jacob Farris | Brainscape

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Hordeolum Description

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Sty-infection of sebaceous gland of the eye lid margin

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Hordeolum Cause

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Caused by S. aureus

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Hordeolum Treatment

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antibiotic eye drops or ointment

Multiple or recurrent infections require systemic ABX

Check for undiagnosed DM!!

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