Herpes simplex virus keratitis
Herpes simplex virus keratitis
Definition
A superficial, epithelial Herpesvirus hominis infection of the cornea, characterized by the presence of small vesicles which may break down and coalesce to form dendritic ulcers (keratitis, dendritic). (Dictionary of Visual Science, 3d ed)
Also known as dendritic keratitis, herpetic keratitis, HSV keratitis, Simplexvirus caused keratitis, Simplexvirus keratitis — per MONDO
Also identified as
- DOID 0080158 per MONDO
- NCIT C34743 per MONDO
- Orphanet 137586 per MONDO
- SCTID 9389005 per MONDO
- UMLS C0019357 per MONDO
Affected Organs
| Organ | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Camera-type eye | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Camera-type eye | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Cornea | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Cornea | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |