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Dacryoadenitis, Dacryocystitis, and Canaliculitis

Key Concepts Dacryoadenitis may be infectious (e.g., Staphylococcus aureus , Streptococcus pneumoniae ) or noninfectious (nonspecific orbital inflammation) in etiology. Those with infectious dacryoadenitis usually feel unwell and are febrile in contrast to those in the noninfectious group who generally…