Infantile orbital abscess caused by community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
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Infantile orbital abscess caused by community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
An orbital abscess is a severe infectious disease of the eye and carries the risks of visual loss and intracranial complications. Timely treatment in an infant is crucial in order to save sight and can prevent unnecessary morbidity and mortality. We report a case of an orbital abscess in an infant who underwent surgical drainage and medical management. The unique clinical and radiological featu...
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Ophthalmic Inflammation and Infection
سال: 2011
ISSN: 1869-5760
DOI: 10.1007/s12348-011-0030-1