pre-orbital and orbital cellulitis Flashcards

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what is orbital cellulitis

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infection affecting fat and muscles posterior to orbital septum

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aetiology of orbital cellulitis

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URTI spread up

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RF for orbital cellulitis

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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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