Orbital cellulitis risk factors

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Overview

Common risk factors for orbital cellulitis include upper respiratory tract infection, sinusitis, trauma to the eye, ocular or periocular infection, and systemic infection.

Risk Factors

Risk factors in the development of orbital cellulitis include:

• Upper respiratory tract infection
• Sinusitis
• Trauma to the eye
• Ocular or periocular infection
• systemic infection