pre-orbital and orbital cellulitis Flashcards
1
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what is orbital cellulitis
A
infection affecting fat and muscles posterior to orbital septum
2
Q
aetiology of orbital cellulitis
A
URTI spread up
3
Q
RF for orbital cellulitis
A
childhood
previous sinus infection
lack of HiB vaccine
recent eyelid infection / insect bite on eyelid - pre-orbital cellulitis
ear or facial infection
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