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Genetic analysis of varicella-zoster virus in the aqueous humor in uveitis with severe hyphema.
BMC infectious diseases - 15 Jun 2017
Hosogai Mayumi, Nakatani Yoko, Mimura Kensuke, Kishi Shoji, Akiyama Hideo
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Genetic variations have been identified in the genome of varicella-zoster virus (VZV) strains using vesicle fluid, varicella scabs and throat swab samples. We report a rare case of VZV-associated uveitis with severe hyphema, which was immediately diagnosed by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) using the aqueous humor, in which we were able to analyze the VZV genotype for the first time. CASE...
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