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Lint: dacryoadenitis

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"Acute infection of the lacrimal gland results in diffuse homogeneous enlargement, which can sometimes compress the globe. Most common organisms are Staphylococcus aureus, and viruses, including mumps, infectious mononucleosis (EBV), and influenza."

Line 21:166 · Italics should be used only in exceptional circumstances: '<em>Staphylococcus aureus</em>'
Acronyms
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"Acute infection of the lacrimal gland results in diffuse homogeneous enlargement, which can sometimes compress the globe. Most common organisms are Staphylococcus aureus, and viruses, including mumps, infectious mononucleosis (EBV), and influenza."

Line 21:264 · 'EBV' has no definition. Spell it out if it's unfamiliar to the audience.

"Treatment depends on the underlying aetiology. Empirical treatment with antibiotics may be considered. In viral dacryoadenitis, supportive treatment is required. This may include topical cool compresses, analgesics and antipyretics. EBV dacryoadenitis responds to steroids 4."

Line 27:244 · 'EBV' has no definition. Spell it out if it's unfamiliar to the audience.
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"Treatment depends on the underlying aetiology. Empirical treatment with antibiotics may be considered. In viral dacryoadenitis, supportive treatment is required. This may include topical cool compresses, analgesics and antipyretics. EBV dacryoadenitis responds to steroids 4."

Line 27:196 · Use the Oxford comma in 'compresses, analgesics and antipyretics'.