Preseptal Cellulitis vs Orbital Cellulitis

Preseptal Cellulitis

 • Unlikely to have complications

 • Due to external source

 • Staph aureus, Strep pneumo + other Strep,  Anaerobes

Orbital Cellulitis

 • Can progress to loss of vision, brain abscess

 • Associated with paranasal sinusitis 

 • Same micro as preseptal cellulitis plus fungal, mycobacterial



- BWH Medicine Chiefs @BrighamChiefs



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