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1612-3212 modalities.Tables on dosages of intraocular antibiotics.Adv.Ocular infections remain an important cause of ocular morbidity and loss of vision, yet many are preventable or curable. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment help in the control of such infectious disorders and the prevention of blindness.

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Infectious Keratitis, are treated with topical antibiotics and addressing the ocular surface abnormalities. The therapy of bacterial, fungal, and parasitic infections requires compounding of topical antibiotics. Infectious keratitis requires urgent management.

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Infections of the Posterior Segment: Parasitic and Fungal Infections,inical features, diagnostic tools, and management of the clinically important species of parasites involved in posterior uveitis including toxoplasmosis and toxocariasis are reviewed in this chapter. Presumed ocular histoplasmosis syndrome, which is considered to be of fungal origin, also will be discussed.

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Infections of the Orbit, of the infectious process. Prompt, proper management of orbital infection is crucial to prevent sight-threatening, as well as life-threatening, complications. This chapter emphasizes the distinctive characteristics of preseptal and orbital cellulitis, with a focus on pathophysiologic mechanisms, diagnosis, and management strategies (Table 3.1).

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Infections of the Posterior Segment: Ocular Tuberculosis,medical history of the patient. Treatment with antituberculous therapy combined with systemic corticosteroids induces resolution of inflammation with no recurrences after stopping antituberculous therapy and systemic corticosteroids.

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Infections of the Posterior Segment: Ocular Syphilis,ntreponemal serological tests. All patients with newly diagnosed syphilis should be tested for coinfection with human immunodeficiency virus, as the risk factors are similar for both diseases. Patients with ocular syphilis should be treated as neurosyphilis with aqueous penicillin G or procaine penicillin G plus probenecid.

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Infections of the Posterior Segment: Cytomegalovirus Retinitis, been made, prompt initiation of anti-CMV therapy as well as starting antiretroviral therapy in treatment-na?ve patients is vital. Taking into consideration emerging drug resistance and possible drug-induced toxicities, optimum monitoring and management of developing complications minimize the impact on final visual outcome.

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