Varicella Disciform Stromal Keratitis

Wilhelmus, Kirk R.; Hamill, M. Bowes; Jones, Dan B.

doi:10.1016/s0002-9394(14)73701-8

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“…HZ affecting the trigeminal nerve may also lead to ophthalmitis with keratitis (65,66). Such infections have been reported in immunocompromised patients (67).…”

Section: Clinical Illnesses Caused By Vzvmentioning

confidence: 99%

Pathogenesis and Current Approaches to Control of Varicella-Zoster Virus Infections

2013

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SUMMARY Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) was once thought to be a fairly innocuous pathogen. That view is no longer tenable. The morbidity and mortality due to the primary and secondary diseases that VZV causes, varicella and herpes zoster (HZ), are significant. Fortunately, modern advances, including an available vaccine to prevent varicella, a therapeutic vaccine to diminish the incidence and ameliorate sequelae of HZ, effective antiviral drugs, a better understanding of VZV pathogenesis, and advances in diagnostic virology have made it possible to control VZV in the United States. Occult forms of VZV-induced disease have been recognized, including zoster sine herpete and enteric zoster, which have expanded the field. Future progress should include development of more effective vaccines to prevent HZ and a more complete understanding of the consequences of VZV latency in the enteric nervous system.

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“…HZ affecting the trigeminal nerve may also lead to ophthalmitis with keratitis (65,66). Such infections have been reported in immunocompromised patients (67).…”

Section: Clinical Illnesses Caused By Vzvmentioning

confidence: 99%

Pathogenesis and Current Approaches to Control of Varicella-Zoster Virus Infections

2013

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“…Delayed onset of keratitis represents a distinct category of VZV corneal complications [5]. Previouly it was reported in 5 cases aged 4 -26 years old within 1 -10 weeks after onset of acute vesicular exanthem [3]. Our case was a 4-year-old female having a history of preceding skin eruption 5 months ago.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 68%

“…VZV is a rare cause of disciform stromal keratitis that may occur and recur several weeks or months after the primary skin rash has resolved [3,4]. Delayed onset of keratitis represents a distinct category of VZV corneal complications [5].…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Post-Varicella Disciform Keratitis: Case Report

Şahin¹

2012

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The purpose of this study is to report a rare condition of post-varicella disciform keratitis in a 4-year-old child. It is a prospective study of the follow-up of a 4-year-old girl who was diagnosed as post-varicella stromal disciform keratitis related to high serum antibody titers five months after the skin lesions. Rapid response to topical steroids, topical and oral antivirals have been observed in 6 weeks of treatment. There was no recurrence in the 6 months of follow-up. Total resolution of the disciform stromal keratitis in a short period of time was disclosed with an effective treatment of both topical and oral antivirals and topical steroids.

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“…Approximately, half of the cases are associated with trauma; prior eye surgery, diabetes, and contact lens use have also been noted as important risk factors [23]. In a study from the USA of 43 cases of Curvularia keratitis, almost all were associated with trauma [24]. Plants were the most common source, though several cases involving metal injuries were seen as well.…”

Section: Superficial Infectionsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Phaeohyphomycosis: Infection Due to Dark (Dematiaceous) Molds

Revankar

2015

Diagnosis and Treatment of Fungal Infections

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Varicella Disciform Stromal Keratitis

Cited by 33 publications

References 15 publications

Pathogenesis and Current Approaches to Control of Varicella-Zoster Virus Infections

Pathogenesis and Current Approaches to Control of Varicella-Zoster Virus Infections

Post-Varicella Disciform Keratitis: Case Report

Phaeohyphomycosis: Infection Due to Dark (Dematiaceous) Molds

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