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.
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