What causes orbital cellulitis?

Answer by  br657 (167)

Generally speaking, orbital cellulitis is caused by bacteria from a sinus infection. It can also be caused by Staphylococcus aureus and beta-hemolytic streptococci (both bacterias).

Answer by  sarah0045 (186)

Orbital cellulitis is most often found in children. The main cause of this coniditon is from a bacterial infection of the sinuses. Other bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pneumoniae that enter the eye from a cut or other trauma may cause this condition as well

Answer by  JMW (5)

Orbital cellulitis can be cause by any infection in the area surrounding the eye, causing inflamation. Typically, the infection is a complication of a sinus infection or other types of virus within the influenza family.

Answer by  ilankumaran (62)

A common Streptococcus and Staphylococcus bacteria Causes Orbital Cellulitis.This disease causes Eye pain, Proptosis.This bacteria spreads fast.If you are infected by this disease visit your nearest doctor.