Abstract
Although the role of H influenzae type b in childhood periorbital cellulitis is well recognized, cases associated with superficial trauma are usually due to Gram-positive cocci.1-3 A recent review suggested that appropriate antibiotic treatment of such cases might be limited to a penicillinase-resistant pencillin.3 The following case emphasizes the potential danger of this therapeutic approach.
A 20-month-old boy was entirely well until 24 hours prior to admission when he fell and sustained a superficial laceration on his right upper eyelid.
- Copyright © 1979 by the American Academy of Pediatrics
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