| Literature DB >> 20447128 |
Keat Choong1, Nathan J Walker, Andrew Jg Apel, Michael Whitby.
Abstract
Herpes simplex virus (HSV) keratitis is a common cause of ocular morbidity. Resistance to aciclovir is probably under recognized. We describe three cases of aciclovir-resistant herpes simplex virus keratitis treated with systemic foscarnet and present a review of the pharmacological options available to manage this condition.Entities:
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Year: 2010 PMID: 20447128 DOI: 10.1111/j.1442-9071.2010.02209.x
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Clin Exp Ophthalmol ISSN: 1442-6404 Impact factor: 4.207