title: Facial and periorbital cellulitis in children.
abstract: Facial and periorbital cellulitis require emergent recognition and treatment. Hemophilus influenzae type B is the most common pathogen, with Streptococcus pneumoniae being cultured less frequently. Infections following injury are usually caused by Staphylococcus aureus and group A streptococci. Initial evaluation must exclude more severe orbital involvement. Appropriate bacteriological specimens should be obtained. Management requires parenteral antibiotics and careful monitoring for a clinical response or dissemination to other sites of infection.
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001431:Bacteriological Techniques; D002481:Cellulitis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005148:Facial Dermatoses / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D006192:Haemophilus Infections / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D009916:Orbital Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000175:diagnosis; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000175:diagnosis
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents