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Herpes zoster ophthalmicus

✍ Scribed by Brian D. Looney

Publisher
Elsevier Science
Year
1997
Tongue
English
Weight
887 KB
Volume
9
Category
Article
ISSN
0953-4431

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✦ Synopsis

Herpes zoster is a common disease of both healthy adults and those who are immunocompromised. The purpose of this review is to present the current understanding of its epidemiology, virology, pathogenesis and treatment. A case report is included to emphasize the sometimes atypical presentation and possible secondary bacterial complications. Involvement of the ophthalmic branch of the trigeminal nerve can cause a host of ocular complications. Proper understanding of the nature of the disease process is essential for the management of both systemic and ocular manifestations of herpes zoster.

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