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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Common causes of orbital cellulitis are infections with either ''[[Staphylococcus aureus]]'', ''[[Streptococcus pneumoniae]]'', ''[[Haemophilus influenzae]]'', or ''beta-hemolytic streptococci''. | |||
==Causes== | ==Causes== | ||
Orbital cellulitis occurs commonly from bacterial infection spread by the paranasal sinuses. Other ways in which orbital cellulitis may occur is from infection in the blood stream and from an eyelid skin infection. Upper respiratory infection, sinusitis, trauma to the eye, ocular or periocular infection and systemic infection all increase one’s risk of orbital cellulitis. [[Staphylococcus aureus]], [[Streptococcus pneumoniae]] and beta-hemolytic streptococci are three bacteria that can be responsible for orbital cellulitis. | |||
===Life Threatening Causes=== | ===Life Threatening Causes=== | ||
Life-threatening causes include conditions which may result in death or permanent disability within 24 hours if left untreated. | Life-threatening causes include conditions which may result in death or permanent disability within 24 hours if left untreated. |
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Overview
Common causes of orbital cellulitis are infections with either Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, or beta-hemolytic streptococci.
Causes
Orbital cellulitis occurs commonly from bacterial infection spread by the paranasal sinuses. Other ways in which orbital cellulitis may occur is from infection in the blood stream and from an eyelid skin infection. Upper respiratory infection, sinusitis, trauma to the eye, ocular or periocular infection and systemic infection all increase one’s risk of orbital cellulitis. Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumoniae and beta-hemolytic streptococci are three bacteria that can be responsible for orbital cellulitis.
Life Threatening Causes
Life-threatening causes include conditions which may result in death or permanent disability within 24 hours if left untreated.
Common Causes
- Bacterial rhinosinusitis
- Haemophilus influenzae
- Staphylococcus aureus
- Streptococci
- Streptococcus anginosus
Causes by Organ System