Oral azithromycin combined with topical anti-inflammatory agents in the treatment of blepharokeratoconjunctivitis in children.
We report 3 children referred for recurrent blepharokeratoconjunctivitis, despite the application of topical antibiotic and anti-inflammatory treatments. Oral azithromycin combined with anti-inflammatory treatment was effective in controlling the disease.
Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL 60612, USA.
Daniel S
DS
Choi
Ali
A
Djalilian
D000284:Administration, Oral; D000287:Administration, Topical; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D017963:Azithromycin / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001762:Blepharitis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D016572:Cyclosporine / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D006801:Humans; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D007637:Keratoconjunctivitis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D008297:Male; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014792:Visual Acuity
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents; D017963:Azithromycin; D016572:Cyclosporine