[Keratoplasty in HSV keratitis: prevention and therapy for immunological complications].
Herpes simplex viral (HSV) keratitis is the leading infectious cause of secondary visual loss in the western world. Corneal stromal scaring is still an important indication for penetrating keratoplasty. Over the past decades the epidemiology of HSV infection as well as treatment strategies have changed. This review will address these recent findings with a focus on specific aspects of keratoplasty subsequent to HSV keratitis.
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Universitäts-Augenklinik, Klinisches Zentrum, Universität Belgrad.
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D016039:Corneal Transplantation / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000276:immunology* / Q000639:trends; D006801:Humans; D016849:Keratitis, Herpetic / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology* / Q000276:immunology / Q000517:prevention & control*