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Recurrent herpetic angular blepharitis in an adult.

F A Jakobiec, B D Srinivasan, E T Gamboa

    American Journal of Ophthalmology
    |October 1, 1979
    PubMed
    Summary

    Herpetic infection, not bacterial, caused recurrent blepharoconjunctivitis in a patient. Cytologic examination identified multinucleated keratinocytes, confirming herpes simplex virus type 1 as the cause.

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    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Virology
    • Dermatology

    Background:

    • Recurrent angular blepharoconjunctivitis can be misdiagnosed.
    • Bacterial infections are a common presumed cause of such conditions.

    Observation:

    • A 36-year-old man experienced recurrent left angular blepharoconjunctivitis.
    • Symptoms were linked to upper respiratory infections, herpes labialis, or stress.
    • Previous diagnoses consistently attributed the condition to bacterial origins.

    Findings:

    • Cytologic examination of an eyelid pustule revealed multinucleated keratinocytes.
    • This finding is diagnostic of a herpetic infection.
    • Virologic studies confirmed herpes simplex virus type 1 as the causative agent.

    Implications:

    • Highlights the importance of cytologic examination in diagnosing atypical blepharoconjunctivitis.
    • Underscores that herpes simplex virus type 1 can manifest as recurrent blepharoconjunctivitis.
    • Suggests considering viral etiologies, particularly herpes simplex virus, in refractory or recurrent cases.

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