Chronobiology and viral diseases: a search for a probe which may assist in forecasting the onset of a disease and enhancing its treatment.
Aspects of Chronobiology related to the diseases of the eye and infectious diseases of the eye--particularly those that are caused by viral agents are viewed. The possible biological rhythmicity as a tool to predict the onset of these pathological conditions is discussed. The natural history of the diseases which are caused by various strains of Herpes point to the involvement of a strong and an influential endogenous biological rhythm. Based on these findings the benefits of application of chronobiological techniques to the study of these diseases is stressed.
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Gabriela Goldschleger Eye Institute, Sheba Medical Center, Tel-Hashomer, Israel.
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D001683:Biological Clocks; D006801:Humans; D007121:Immunocompetence; D007635:Keratitis, Dendritic / Q000276:immunology* / Q000628:therapy; D012307:Risk Factors