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Blepharitis caused by Treponema
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Blepharitis caused by Treponema

    This severe case of blepharitis was caused by Treponema paraluis-cuniculi. Note the round area where the lesion has been biopsied, because this is the preferred way to diagnose the condition.

    Courtesy of Dr. Joerg Mayer.