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Orbital cellulitis secondary prevention
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Secondary prevention strategies following orbital cellulitis include obtaining blood cultures and immediately starting aggressive empirical antimicrobial therapy. Follow up with diagnostic imaging studies to monitor for abscess formation and evaluation of necessity of surgical intervention. If cultures are positive, tailor antimicrobial therapy to the pathogen.[1]
Secondary Prevention
Secondary Prevention
Secondary prevention strategies following orbital cellulitis include obtaining blood cultures and immediately starting aggressive empirical antimicrobial therapy. Follow up with diagnostic imaging studies to monitor for abscess formation and evaluation of necessity of surgical intervention. If cultures are positive, tailor antimicrobial therapy to the pathogen.[1]
References
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Lee S, Yen MT (2011). “Management of preseptal and orbital cellulitis”. Saudi J Ophthalmol. 25 (1): 21–9. doi:10.1016/j.sjopt.2010.10.004. PMC 3729811. PMID 23960899.
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