title: Dual infection of the conjunctiva with herpes simplex virus and Chlamydia trachomatis.
abstract: We describe a homosexual man with simultaneous infection of the conjunctiva by Herpes simplex virus and Chlamydia trachomatis. This dual infection was associated with a genital and disseminated Herpes simplex virus infection as well as asymptomatic chlamydial infection of the rectum and "nonspecific" urethritis. The findings in this case show the importance of laboratory investigation in cases of conjunctivitis associated with genital infection.
authors.affiliation: Whitechapel Clinic, London Hospital, England.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Mantell
authors.forename: B T
authors.initials: BT
authors.lastname: Goh
authors.forename: R M
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Woodland
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Walpita
mesh_terms: D000212:Acyclovir / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000328:Adult; D002690:Chlamydia Infections / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D003235:Conjunctivitis, Inclusion / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D004318:Doxycycline / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006558:Herpes Genitalis / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D006716:Homosexuality; D006801:Humans; D007635:Keratitis, Dendritic / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D008297:Male; D014526:Urethritis / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy
chemical_list: D004318:Doxycycline; D000212:Acyclovir