Ocular and Periorbital Infections - Duke Pediatrics Intranet

Conjunctivitis• Other entities to be familiar with:– Hemorrhagic conjunctivitis• Dramatic subconjuctivial hemorrhages– Herpetic blepharoconjucitivits• Can be seen in newborns between day 3-15 after birth• Classic HSV vesicles are present• May be associated with keratitis (more later)• Topical antivirals are usual therapy– VZV primary/zoster related conjunctivitis• Can have vesicles and ulcerations• Combinations of acyclovir and sometimes topical steroids(zoster)