Title of article
Rare Orbital Infections ~ State of the Art ~ Part II
Author/Authors
Hamed-Azzam, Shirin Moorfields Eye Hospital - London EC1V 2PD, UK , AlHashash, Islam John Ophthalmic Association - London EC1M 6BB, UK , Briscoe, Daniel John Ophthalmic Association - London EC1M 6BB, UK , Rose, Geoffrey E Moorfields Eye Hospital - London EC1V 2PD, UK , Verity, David H Moorfields Eye Hospital - London EC1V 2PD, UK
Pages
8
From page
183
To page
190
Abstract
Infections of the orbit and periorbita are relatively frequent. Identifying unusual organisms is crucial
because they can cause severe local and systemic morbidity, despite their rarity. Opportunistic infections
of the orbit should be considered mainly in debilitated or immunocompromised patients. The key
to successful management includes a high index of suspicion, prompt diagnosis, and addressing the
underlying systemic disease. This review summarizes unusual infectious processes of the orbit, including
mycobacterial, fungal, and parasitic infections, as well as their pathophysiology, symptoms, signs, and
treatment.
Keywords
Fungal Orbital Infections , Unusual Orbital Infections , Parasitic Orbital Infections
Journal title
Astroparticle Physics
Serial Year
2018
Record number
2431901
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