title: Herpes simplex virus DNA in the lens one year after an episode of retinitis.
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.
authors: Vision Research Foundation, Chennai, India.
authors: L K
authors: LK
authors: Therese
authors: K
authors: K
authors: Priya
authors: S K
authors: SK
authors: Rao
authors: J
authors: J
authors: Biswas
authors: H N
authors: HN
authors: Madhavan
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D017931:DNA Primers / Q000737:chemistry; D004279:DNA, Viral / Q000032:analysis*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D015828:Eye Infections, Viral / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000821:virology; D006561:Herpes Simplex / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000821:virology*; D018259:Herpesvirus 1, Human / Q000235:genetics / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D006801:Humans; D007905:Lens Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000821:virology*; D007908:Lens, Crystalline / Q000821:virology*; D008297:Male; D016133:Polymerase Chain Reaction; D015882:Retinal Necrosis Syndrome, Acute / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000821:virology*
chemical_list: D017931:DNA Primers; D004279:DNA, Viral