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Review
. 2015 Jul;26(4):301-5.
doi: 10.1097/ICU.0000000000000167.

Blepharokeratoconjunctivitis in children

Kristin M Hammersmith  1
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Review

Blepharokeratoconjunctivitis in children

Kristin M Hammersmith. Curr Opin Ophthalmol. 2015 Jul.

Abstract

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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