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Herpesvirus eye infection

Pathology: - herpes viruses can affect almost every ocular structure, from cornea to retina [1] Management: - antiviral treatment for Herpes zoster - acyclovir, valacyclovir or famciclovir - topical antiviral agent for herpes simplex dendrite [1] - refer to ophthalmology within 24 hours

Specific

Herpes simplex keratitis; dendritic keratitis Herpes zoster ophthalmicus

General

eye infection (ocular infection) Herpes virus infection

References

  1. Hobbs BN Seeing Red: Five Eye Diagnoses Not to Miss Medscape - Apr 23, 2018. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/895295