Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus: A Devastating Disease Coming Back with Vengeance or Finding Its Nemesis?

Abstract Herpes zoster ophthalmicus is a frequent, painful, and debilitating condition caused by the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus alongside the ophthalmic branch of the trigeminal nerve. Twenty-five percent of adults will develop the disease during their lifetime with the risk increasi...

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Main Authors: Michael Tsatsos, Ioannis Athanasiadis, Athina Myrou, George M Saleh, Nikolaos Ziakas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Knowledge E 2022-01-01
Series:Journal of Ophthalmic & Vision Research
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.18502/jovr.v17i1.10177