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This is a blepharitis, most likely to be bacterial in aetiology.

This is a blepharitis, most likely to be bacterial in aetiology.

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|l1=Blepharitis

|q2=What diagnostic tests would you perform in this case, and how would you treat the patient while waiting for results?

|q2=What diagnostic tests would you perform in this case, and how would you treat the patient while waiting for results?

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This is an infection of the eyelid as opposed to the conjunctiva and should be treated with systemic antibiotics, rather than just topical antibiosis. <br><br>

This is an infection of the eyelid as opposed to the conjunctiva and should be treated with systemic antibiotics, rather than just topical antibiosis. <br><br>

The preferred medication is a suitable systemic broad-spectrum antibiotic until results of culture and sensitivity determine a more specific drug. <br><br>

The preferred medication is a suitable systemic broad-spectrum antibiotic until results of culture and sensitivity determine a more specific drug. <br><br>

Typical culture results would indicate Staphylococcus spp. but other infections may be demonstrated.

Typical culture results would indicate ''Staphylococcus'' spp. but other infections may be demonstrated.

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|l2=Blepharitis#Diagnosis

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