Therapy of varicella-zoster virus ocular infections

A. I. Miedziak; Terrence O'Brien

doi:10.1016/S0896-1549(05)70148-6

Therapy of varicella-zoster virus ocular infections

A. I. Miedziak, Terrence O'Brien

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Abstract

Varicella-zoster virus causes chickenpox and herpes zoster. This article briefly reviews the epidemiology, prevalence, and pathogenesis of ocular manifestations of the virus. It also describes disease presentation and diagnosis while mainly focusing on the available spectrum of therapeutic options. Both currently recommended therapy and investigational treatments are discussed.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	51-62
Number of pages	12
Journal	Ophthalmology Clinics of North America
Volume	12
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/S0896-1549(05)70148-6
State	Published - Jun 8 1999
Externally published	Yes

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Miedziak, A. I., & O'Brien, T. (1999). Therapy of varicella-zoster virus ocular infections. Ophthalmology Clinics of North America, 12(1), 51-62. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0896-1549(05)70148-6

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