Blepharokeratoconjunctivitis in children.
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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