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Herpetic Keratitis

A superficial, epithelial Herpesvirus hominis infection of the cornea, characterized by the presence of small vesicles which may break down and coalesce to form dendritic ulcers (KERATITIS, DENDRITIC). (Dictionary of Visual Science, 3d ed)
Also Known As:
Keratitis, Herpetic; Ocular Herpes Simplex; Herpes Simplex Keratitides; Herpetic Keratitides; Keratitides, Herpes Simplex; Keratitides, Herpetic; Keratitis, Herpes Simplex; Herpes Simplex Keratitis; Herpes Simplex, Ocular
Networked: 1057 relevant articles (83 outcomes, 84 trials/studies)

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Disease Context: Research Results

Related Diseases

1. Infections
2. Keratitis
3. Corneal Diseases (Corneal Disease)
4. Iritis
5. Corneal Injuries

Experts

1. Shimomura, Yoshikazu: 12 articles (03/2015 - 01/2002)
2. Carr, Daniel J J: 11 articles (11/2021 - 09/2002)
3. Inoue, Tomoyuki: 8 articles (09/2014 - 01/2002)
4. Hayashi, Kozaburo: 7 articles (04/2008 - 01/2002)
5. Fukuda, Masahiko: 6 articles (01/2020 - 10/2003)
6. Higaki, Shiro: 6 articles (03/2015 - 10/2003)
7. Boutolleau, David: 5 articles (01/2022 - 09/2013)
8. Seitz, B: 5 articles (01/2022 - 04/2011)
9. Heiligenhaus, A: 5 articles (06/2015 - 03/2003)
10. Ohashi, Yuichi: 5 articles (09/2014 - 08/2009)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Herpetic Keratitis:
1. Acyclovir (Aciclovir)FDA LinkGeneric
2. Antiviral Agents (Antivirals)IBA
3. Ointments (Pastes)IBA
4. InterferonsIBA
5. Idoxuridine (Stoxil)FDA LinkGeneric
6. Ganciclovir (Cytovene)FDA LinkGeneric
7. Trifluridine (Viroptic)FDA LinkGeneric
8. Ophthalmic Solutions (Eye Drops)IBA
9. Vidarabine (Vira-A)FDA Link
10. DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid)IBA

Therapies and Procedures

1. Therapeutics
2. Corneal Transplantation (Keratoplasty)
3. Penetrating Keratoplasty
4. Contact Lenses
5. Laser In Situ Keratomileusis (LASIK)