Medical Definition of Herpes simplex keratitis

1. A serious viral infection of the cornea that can result in a nonpenetrating erosion (corneal ulcer) of the cornea. The causative agent is Herpes zoster. Recurrences may be triggered by stress, exposure to sunlight, use of immunosuppressive medications or another illness. Treatment includes antiviral eyedrops. (27 Sep 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Herpes Simplex Keratitis

herpes encephalitis
herpes generalisatus
herpes gestationis
herpes gladiatorum
herpes iris
herpes oesophagitis
herpes simplex 1
herpes simplex 2
herpes simplex encephalitis
herpes simplex keratitis (current term)
herpes simplex type 1
herpes simplex virus 1 helicase-primase
herpes simplex virus DNA polymerase
herpes simplex virus protein vmw65
herpes simplex virus type 1 UL13 protein kinase
herpes varicella zoster
herpes varicella zoster virus
herpes virus
herpes whitlow
herpes zoster
herpes zoster ophthalmicus
herpes zoster oticus

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