Comparison of an immortalized human corneal epithelial cell line with Vero cells in the isolation of Herpes simplex virus-1 for the laboratory diagnosis of Herpes simplex keratitis
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Herpes simplex keratitis (HSK) is a sight threatening ocular infection often requiring a specific and prompt laboratory diagnosis. Isolation of Herpes simplex virus (HSV-1) in culture provides the most reliable and specific method an...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2002-04-01
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| Series: | BMC Ophthalmology |
| Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2415/2/3 |