Abstract |
There were 40 virologically confirmed cases of dendritic keratitis treated in a randomized double-blind placebo-controlled study. After thermomechanical debridement of the corneal epithelium, the patients received two drops of human leukocyte interferon (HLI) twice daily. The activity was 3 X 10(-6) units/ml. HLI significantly accelerated healing and inhibited virus shedding. It remains to be studied whether HLI will be equally effective in the prophylaxis of late herpes recurrences.
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Authors | R Sundmacher, D Neumann-Haefelin, K Cantell |
Journal | Albrecht von Graefes Archiv fur klinische und experimentelle Ophthalmologie. Albrecht von Graefe's archive for clinical and experimental ophthalmology
(Albrecht Von Graefes Arch Klin Exp Ophthalmol)
Vol. 201
Issue 1
Pg. 39-45
(Nov 18 1976)
ISSN: 0065-6100 [Print] Germany |
PMID | 793437
(Publication Type: Clinical Trial, Journal Article, Randomized Controlled Trial)
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Chemical References |
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Topics |
- Clinical Trials as Topic
- Debridement
- Humans
- Interferons
(therapeutic use)
- Keratitis, Dendritic
(drug therapy)
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