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FAQ about Orbital cellulitis
Orbital cellulitis is a serious infection that affects the tissues within the eye socket, also called the orbit. Because the orbit contains the eye, extraocular muscles, nerves, and blood vessels in a tight bony…
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Prevention of Orbital cellulitis
Orbital cellulitis is an infection of the tissues behind the orbital septum, the thin barrier that separates the eyelid and superficial tissues from the deeper structures of the eye socket. Because this region contains…
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Treatment for Orbital cellulitis
Orbital cellulitis is treated with prompt intravenous antibiotics, and in some cases surgical drainage, along with supportive care and close hospital monitoring. These treatments are designed to control the bacterial infection in the tissues…
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Diagnosis of Orbital cellulitis
Orbital cellulitis is a serious infection of the tissues within the orbit, the bony cavity that holds the eye and its muscles, fat, and nerves. It is typically identified through a combination of clinical…
