Literature DB >> 9780109

Recurrent nodular scleritis associated with varicella zoster virus.

C Livir-Rallatos1, Y El-Shabrawi, P Zatirakis, P E Pellett, F R Stamey, C S Foster.   

Abstract

PURPOSE: To describe a case of recurrent nodular scleritis that was apparently caused by reactivation of a varicella zoster virus infection.
METHODS: Case report. Immunohistochemistry and polymerase chain reaction were used to detect viral antigen and DNA in the biopsy specimen of inflamed sclera of a patient with a history of recurrent nodular scleritis.

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Year:  1998        PMID: 9780109     DOI: 10.1016/s0002-9394(98)00120-2

Source DB:  PubMed          Journal:  Am J Ophthalmol        ISSN: 0002-9394            Impact factor:   5.258


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4.  Nodular Scleritis Associated with Herpes Zoster Virus: An Infectious and Immune-Mediated Process.

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