Genetic analysis of varicella-zoster virus in the aqueous humor in uveitis with severe hyphema

Genetic analysis of varicella-zoster virus in the aqueous humor in uveitis with severe hyphema

Abstract Background Genetic variations have been identified in the genome of varicella-zoster virus (VZV) strains using vesicle fluid, varicella scabs and throat swab samples. We report a rare case of VZV-associated uveitis with severe hyphema, which was immediately diagnosed by polymerase chain rea...

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Main Authors: Mayumi Hosogai, Yoko Nakatani, Kensuke Mimura, Shoji Kishi, Hideo Akiyama
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-06-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Varicella-zoster virus
Herpes zoster ophthalmicus
Zoster sine herpete
Hyphema
Uveitis
Polymerase chain reaction
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12879-017-2518-2

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