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Infectious disease is one of the numerous causes of orbital apex disorders. In this chapter, the author will discuss the clinical features, diagnosis, and treatment of several infectious conditions which are associated with significant visual morbidity and even mortality. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic will also be highlighted.

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Cheung, Y.F. (2023). Orbital Apex Inflammatory and Infectious Diseases. In: POON, T.L., MAK, C., YUEN, H.K.L. (eds) Orbital Apex and Periorbital Skull Base Diseases. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-2989-4_12

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