Collection of corneal impression cytology directly on a sterile glass slide for the detection of viral antigen: An inexpensive and simple technique for the diagnosis of HSV epithelial keratitis – A pilot study
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Herpes simplex keratitis (HSK) is a sight threatening ocular infection and occurs worldwide. A prompt laboratory diagnosis is often very useful. Conventional virology techniques are often expensive and time consuming. We describe her...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2001-09-01
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| Series: | BMC Ophthalmology |
| Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2415/1/3 |