HERPETIC VIRAL RETINITIS | Science Publications

American Journal of Virology

Hidetaka Noma¹ 

关键词: Human Herpes Virus (HHV);    Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV);    Acute Retinal Necrosis;    Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR);    CMV Retinitis;    Pathogen Causing Intraocular Inflammation;   

DOI  :  10.3844/ajvsp.2013.25.35

学科分类：微生物学和免疫学

来源: Science Publications

【 摘 要 】

Human Herpes Virus (HHV) is a DNA virus and is the most important viral pathogen causing intraocular inflammation. HHV is classified into types 1-8. Among these types, HHV-1, HHV-2, HHV-3 Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV) and HHV-5 Cytomegalovirus (CMV) are known to cause herpetic viral retinitis, including acute retinal necrosis and CMV retinitis. Herpes viral retinitis can be diagnosed from characteristic ocular findings and viral identification by PCR of the aqueous humor. Recently, therapy has become more effective than in the past. Herpes viral retinitis gradually progresses if appropriate treatment is not provided with regard to the patient’s immune status. Further advances in diagnostic methods and treatment are required in the future.

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