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- Periorbital Cellulitis is a bacterial infection of the tissues that surround the eyes.
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- Redness of the eyelids and face
- Swelling of the eyelids
- Warmth of the affected area
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- Periorbital Cellulitis is usually the result of a break in the skin that allows bacteria to invade the subcutaneous tissues. In rare cases, it can result from passage of bacteria from the blood to the skin.
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- Diagnosis is usually made on a clinical basis, without laboratory studies.
- In some cases, the extent of the infection may not be easily determined by physical examination alone. These cases may require that special studies, such as a CT scan, be performed to ensure the infection is localized and has not spread, as in the case of orbital Cellulitis.
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- Cuts, scratches, and insect bites around the eyes increase the risk of bacteria entering the skin and causing this infection.
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- Treatment of periorbital Cellulitis requires antibiotics.
- In the majority of cases, this condition can be cured with oral antibiotics alone. However, in more severe infections, IV treatment in a hospital may be required.
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- If not treated properly, the infection can spread behind the globe (the "eyeball") and result in a more serious condition called "orbital Cellulitis." This infection is life threatening and requires that immediate IV antibiotics be administered in a hospital.
- Orbital Cellulitis
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See your pediatrician immediately.
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