Herpetic retinitis.
This paper provides an appreciation of the various forms and consequences of retinal inflammation caused by human herpesviruses. Herpes simplex virus types 1 and 2, varicella zoster virus, cytomegalovirus and Epstein-Barr virus are known to cause retinitis. The prognosis of herpetic retinitis remains poor because it is associated with a high incidence of complications, both during and after the acute disease phase. On diagnosis of retinal necrosis, antiviral treatment must be started promptly to limit disease progression; following this, prophylactic maintenance therapy may be required.
Cordero-Coma
Miguel
M
Massachusetts Eye Research and Surgery Institute, Cambridge, MA 02142, USA.
Anzaar
Fahd
F
Yilmaz
Taygan
T
Foster
C Stephen
CS
D000998:Antiviral Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D017726:Cytomegalovirus Retinitis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology*; D006561:Herpes Simplex / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology*; D006563:Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology* / Q000821:virology; D006801:Humans; D015882:Retinal Necrosis Syndrome, Acute / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology* / Q000821:virology; D012173:Retinitis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology / Q000821:virology*
D000998:Antiviral Agents