Blepharokeratoconjunctivitis in children.

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  • Kristin M Hammersmith
چکیده

PURPOSE OF REVIEW This article reviews the current literature on pediatric blepharokeratoconjunctivitis (BKC) to enhance the understanding on the incidence, clinical course, and treatment options. RECENT FINDINGS Pediatric BKC is a disorder with a wide spectrum of clinical manifestations. Therapies target both the infectious and inflammatory components of this disorder. SUMMARY Pediatric BKC is a disorder with a wide spectrum of clinical manifestations and severity, which is often overlooked or misdiagnosed.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Archives of ophthalmology

دوره 123 12  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2005