BMJ case reportsHumansInfantNewbornOrbital CellulitisMethicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus
Orbital cellulitis presenting as persistent fever in a neonate after inappropriate caregiving practices.
Sree Shyamini, Usha Devi, Giridhar Sethuraman
Published: 202510.1136/bcr-2025-267485
Abstract
Neonatal orbital cellulitis is an uncommon but serious infection that can lead to an orbital abscess, often requiring surgical intervention. We report a rare case of a term neonate presenting on day 20 of life with persistent fever and irritability w…
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