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Viral keratitis.

T H Mader1, R D Stulting

  • 1Department of Ophthalmology, Madigan Army Medical Center, Tacoma, Washington.

Infectious Disease Clinics of North America
|December 1, 1992
PubMed
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Viral keratitis, including Herpes simplex virus, varicella zoster virus, and adenoviruses, can cause mild conjunctivitis or severe corneal scarring. This review covers their epidemiology, presentation, and treatment.

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Virology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Viral infections of the cornea (viral keratitis) present a spectrum of clinical manifestations.
  • These can range from self-limited conjunctivitis to severe corneal pathology, including scarring and vascularization, potentially threatening vision.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the most common forms of viral keratitis encountered in clinical practice.
  • To discuss the epidemiology, clinical presentation, and treatment strategies for key viral pathogens affecting the cornea.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of viral keratitis.
  • Focused discussion on Herpes simplex virus, varicella zoster virus, and adenoviruses.
  • Inclusion of other relevant viral corneal infections.

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Main Results:

  • Herpes simplex virus, varicella zoster virus, and adenoviruses are leading causes of viral keratitis.
  • Each virus exhibits distinct epidemiological patterns, clinical signs, and treatment responses.
  • Understanding these differences is crucial for effective patient management.

Conclusions:

  • Prompt diagnosis and appropriate management of viral keratitis are essential to prevent vision loss.
  • Clinicians must be familiar with the diverse presentations and treatments for common viral corneal pathogens.