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This is an
infection of the tear duct sacs near the bridge of the nose.
It may be an acute (sudden) infection, or a chronic (slower)
one. It usually occurs in infants or individuals above 40
years old.
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- Pain, swelling, redness, and
tenderness over the tear sac
- Pus may be present
- Tearing
- Mucus or pus present in tear
sac
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Staphylococcus
aureus
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Beta-hemolytic
streptococci
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Streptococcus pneumoniae
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Candida
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- Antibiotics by mouth (e.g., Ceftin)
- An obstruction in the tear duct usually needs to be
removed (by an ophthalmologist) to prevent
recurrence.
- Antibiotics keep infection under
control
- Surgical exploration and drainage by an ophthalmologist
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