Clinical features of herpes stromal keratitis Herpes stromal keratitis ... Secretion of VEGF by HSV-infected epithelial cells leads to in-growth of lymph and blood vessels. Largely CD4 T-cell ...

These measures intend to improve corneal epithelial healing. Antiviral medication may reduce the risk of HSV keratitis recurring in people having a graft due to HSV infection and may improve the ...

While episodes of herpes simplex virus (HSV) epithelial keratitis can be treated effectively, recurrences may lead to corneal stromal scarring and decreased visual acuity. Consequently, herpetic ...

Many people don’t know just how common the virus that causes cold sores is in society. Unfortunately, the news just got worse ...

Hepatitis B and herpes simplex virus are both sexually transmitted infections (STIs). However, they are not the same and develop due to different viruses. STIs spread from one person to another ...

Dr. Anju Goel, MD, MPH, is a public health consultant and physician with more than 10 years of experience in the California public health system. Herpes simplex virus (HSV) is a common—and one ...

THE herpes simplex virus type 1 is best known as the villain behind the dreaded cold sore. When it’s not triggering eruptions of ugly crusty sores on the mouth, it takes refuge in the bundle of ...

The CDC last week issued an alert about a new variant of a genital fungal infection detected in New York City. It’s called tinea, also known as ringworm (or “jock itch” if it’s in the ...