Cornea Flashcards
(2 cards)
1
Q
Dendritic ulcer on slit lamp exam with fluorescein stain
A
Herpes simplex keratitis
2
Q
Which herpes virus causes herpes simplex keratitis?
A
HSV1 - infections above the waist
HSV2 - infections below the waist
Though HSV2 can be transmitted into the eye via secretions venereally or at birth - neonatal conjunctivitis