Potential effect of decreased levels of folic acid and vitamin B12 on herpes simplex virus keratitis reactivation

Potential effect of decreased levels of folic acid and vitamin B12 on herpes simplex virus keratitis reactivation

Background/Aim. Most cases of herpetic keratitis present a recurrent disease as a result of herpes simplex virus type 1 reactivation from latency in the nearest sensory ganglia. Therefore, understanding the mechanisms of latency and reactivation of the latent virus is an important link in comprehend...

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Main Authors: Savić Borivoje, Stanojlović Svetlana, Stojković Milenko, Mišić Miroslav, Savić Božidar, Draganić Veselin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Military Health Department, Ministry of Defance, Serbia 2021-01-01
Series:Vojnosanitetski Pregled
Subjects:
herpesvirus 1, human
folic acid
keratitis
recurrence
risk factors
vitamin b 12
Online Access:http://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/0042-8450/2021/0042-84501900037S.pdf

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