Blepharitis Infectious
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Blepharitis Infectious Risk Factors
Risk factors for infectious
blepharitis
include:
Acne rosacea
Lupus
Candida infections
Diabetes
Poor hygiene
Seborrheic dermatitis
Any condition that causes a
weakening of the immune system
such as:
Diabetes
Organ transplant
Chemotherapy
AIDS
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Blepharitis Infectious Symptoms
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Last Updated: Apr 3, 2008
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Blepharitis Infectious References:
McCulley JP, Shine WE. Eyelid disorders: the meibomian gland, blepharitis, and contact lenses. Eye Contact Lens. 2003 Jan;29(1 Suppl):S93-5; discussion S115-8, S192-4.
Swann PG, Weir J. Is it blepharitis? Clin Exp Optom. 2005 Mar;88(2):113-4.
Viswalingam M, Rauz S, Morlet N, Dart JK. Blepharokeratoconjunctivitis in children: diagnosis and treatment. Br J Ophthalmol. 2005 Apr;89(4):400-3.
