title: Immune-mediated canine and feline keratitis.
abstract: Although the normal cornea is devoid of vasculature and lymphatics, there are still several immune-mediated corneal conditions that can occur in dogs and cats. An overview of corneal immunology is presented. Diseases of dogs, including chronic superficial keratitis, superficial punctate keratitis, and canine adenovirus endotheliitis, as well as feline diseases, including eosinophilic keratitis and herpesvirus-related conditions, are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Georgia Veterinary Specialists, 455 Abernathy Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30328, USA.
authors.forename: Stacy E
authors.initials: SE
authors.lastname: Andrew
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000276:immunology* / Q000473:pathology; D002415:Cats; D003315:Cornea / Q000276:immunology / Q000473:pathology; D003316:Corneal Diseases / Q000276:immunology / Q000473:pathology / Q000662:veterinary*; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000276:immunology* / Q000473:pathology; D004285:Dogs; D007150:Immunohistochemistry / Q000662:veterinary; D007634:Keratitis / Q000276:immunology / Q000473:pathology / Q000662:veterinary*