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Mesh term Eye Infections, Viral

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Eye Infections
Virus Diseases

Description

Infections of the eye caused by minute intracellular agents. These infections may lead to severe inflammation in various parts of the eye - conjunctiva, iris, eyelids, etc. Several viruses have been identified as the causative agents. Among these are Herpesvirus, Adenovirus, Poxvirus, and Myxovirus.


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Conjunctivitis, Viral
Cytomegalovirus Retinitis
Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus
Keratitis, Herpetic


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