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Orbital cellulitis primary prevention

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Tarek Nafee, M.D. [2]

Overview

Overview

Effective measures for the primary prevention of orbital cellulitis include prompt, appropriate, and aggressive treatment of adjacent infections. Cases of acute bacterial rhinosinusitis should be managed effectively.[1]

Primary Prevention

Primary Prevention

Effective measures for the primary prevention of orbital cellulitis include prompt, appropriate, and aggressive treatment of adjacent infections. Cases of acute bacterial rhinosinusitis should be managed effectively.[1]

References

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Brooks I, Gooch WM, Jenkins SG, Pichichero ME, Reiner SA, Sher L; et al. (2000). “Medical management of acute bacterial sinusitis. Recommendations of a clinical advisory committee on pediatric and adult sinusitis”. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol Suppl. 182: 2–20. PMID 10823486.

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