Cornea Flashcards

(2 cards)

1
Q

Dendritic ulcer on slit lamp exam with fluorescein stain

A

Herpes simplex keratitis

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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

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