Preseptal and orbital cellulitis in childhood

Intracranial infection associated with preseptal and orbital cellulitis in the pediatric patient

“…30 Although Haemophilus influenza was once considered a common infecting organism in preseptal and orbital cellulitis, 31,32 in this era of the Haemophilus influenza type-B vaccine, this organism was not cultured as seen in other studies. 28,33,34 Surgical intervention was necessary in all our patients. In the past, neurosurgery was suggested for all children with intracranial abscess associated with sinusitis.…”

Ulcerative Keratitis Caused by Haemophilus Influenzae

“…influenzae is a gram-negative coccobacillus that frequently infects humans. As an ocular pathogen, it is commonly reported as a cause of conjunctivitis, orbital cellulitis, and endophthalmitis, [5][6][7][8] and only rarely as a cause of microbial keratitis 1-4 and scleritis. 9 In most series, H. influenzae accounts for less than 2% of all bacterial keratitis.…”

Trends in Orbital Complications of Pediatric Rhinosinusitis in the United States

“…2,4,9 Although HiB has not been completely eradicated, studies have shown a shift in microbiological trends of acute pediatric infections related to epiglottitis, meningitis, rhinosinusitis, periorbital infections, and otitis media. [12][13][14][15][16] The heptavalent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (Prevnar or PCV-7) was introduced in 2000 for children younger than 24 months. Many authors have studied the effects of the vaccine on common pediatric diseases.…”