Herpetic keratoconjunctivitis is a form of keratitis and conjunctivitis associated with herpes simplex virus.{rp|370} It begins with infection of epithelial cells on the surface of the eye and retrograde infection of nerves serving the cornea. Primary infection typically presents as swelling of the conjunctiva and eyelids (blepharoconjunctivitis),...
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<pathology> Inflammation of the cornea (and conjunctiva) due to herpes virus type I, a characteristic finding on physical examination of the eye (cornea) is a dendritic pattern (crystalline or tree-like pattern). ... (27 Sep 1997) ...
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Type: Term Synonyms: herpetic keratitis
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