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Posterior herpetic uveitis presents with diverse clinical signs caused by herpes simplex, varicella zoster, and cytomegalovirus. Recognizing these ocular manifestations aids in early diagnosis of herpetic uveitis.

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  • Virology
  • Immunology

Background:

  • Posterior herpetic uveitis is an inflammatory condition affecting the back of the eye.
  • Herpes simplex virus (HSV), varicella zoster virus (VZV), and cytomegalovirus (CMV) are common causative agents.
  • Understanding the varied clinical presentations is crucial for diagnosis and management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To summarize and illustrate the primary clinical presentations of posterior herpetic uveitis.
  • To highlight the diverse ocular manifestations associated with different herpetic viruses.

Main Methods:

  • This study is based on a narrative review of existing literature.
  • Clinical presentations of posterior herpetic uveitis were analyzed.

Main Results:

  • HSV and VZV can lead to acute retinal necrosis, progressive outer retinal necrosis, and non-necrotizing herpetic retinopathies.
  • CMV is linked to fulminant retinitis, indolent/granular retinitis, and frosted branch angiitis.
  • Clinical findings often correlate with specific risk factors and host immune profiles.

Conclusions:

  • Herpetic viruses induce a spectrum of posterior uveitis clinical findings.
  • Ocular manifestations and host immunology can help differentiate herpetic entities pre-diagnosis.
  • Early recognition of clinical signs aids in timely laboratory confirmation and treatment.