Herpes simplex virus DNA in the lens one year after an episode of retinitis

Indian J Ophthalmol. 2000 Jun;48(2):140-1.

Abstract

The present report describes a case where HSV was detected by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) in the lens cortical material removed during cataract surgery one year after resolution of retinal inflammation in a patient with ARN.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • DNA Primers / chemistry
  • DNA, Viral / analysis*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Eye Infections, Viral* / diagnosis
  • Eye Infections, Viral* / virology
  • Herpes Simplex / diagnosis
  • Herpes Simplex / virology*
  • Herpesvirus 1, Human / genetics
  • Herpesvirus 1, Human / isolation & purification*
  • Humans
  • Lens Diseases / diagnosis
  • Lens Diseases / virology*
  • Lens, Crystalline / virology*
  • Male
  • Polymerase Chain Reaction
  • Retinal Necrosis Syndrome, Acute / diagnosis
  • Retinal Necrosis Syndrome, Acute / virology*

Substances

  • DNA Primers
  • DNA, Viral