SAQ 1399 – Febrile child with unilateral periorbital swelling

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A seven-year-old girl presents with 48 hours of fever and a swollen right eye. There is no history of trauma.

A cropped clinical photograph of the swollen eye region is displayed below.

Cropped clinical photograph showing unilateral periorbital swelling.
Cropped clinical photograph showing the swollen right eye region.

Give the most likely diagnosis.

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List the three most common microbiological causes of this problem.

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List three potential complications of this problem. For each complication, state two examination findings that would support its presence.

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Total Score: 0 / 13

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