Abstract |
Detection of varicella-zoster virus (VZV) DNA was carried out in the conjunctivas of 18 patients with herpes zoster by polymerase chain reaction. The rate of VZV DNA detection in conjunctivas was 3/4 in herpes zoster ophthalmicus associated with eruption on the dorsum nasi, 2/5 in herpes zoster ophthalmicus without eruption on the dorsum nasi, 1/2 in herpes zoster with eruption on the cheek and lower jaw, 1/2 in generalized herpes zoster and 0/5 in herpes zoster associated with eruption on the trunk or extremities, respectively. The reason for the detection of VZV DNA in conjunctivas is discussed.
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Authors | T Tamura, M Yoshida, T Tezuka |
Journal | Ophthalmologica. Journal international d'ophtalmologie. International journal of ophthalmology. Zeitschrift fur Augenheilkunde
(Ophthalmologica)
Vol. 208
Issue 1
Pg. 41-3
( 1994)
ISSN: 0030-3755 [Print] Switzerland |
PMID | 8145984
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
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Topics |
- Adult
- Aged
- Aged, 80 and over
- Base Sequence
- Conjunctiva
(microbiology)
- DNA Primers
- DNA, Viral
(analysis)
- Female
- Herpes Zoster
(diagnosis, microbiology)
- Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus
(diagnosis, microbiology)
- Herpesvirus 3, Human
(genetics, isolation & purification)
- Humans
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Molecular Sequence Data
- Polymerase Chain Reaction
(methods)
- Skin
(microbiology)
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