1. Ocular ulcerative herpes following measles in Kinshasa, Zaire.
- Author
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Ukety TO and Maertens K
- Subjects
- Blepharitis etiology, Democratic Republic of the Congo epidemiology, Female, Humans, Infant, Male, Measles epidemiology, Corneal Ulcer etiology, Keratitis, Dendritic etiology, Measles complications
- Abstract
Eight cases of ocular ulcerative herpes following measles are reported. The clinical features are characterized by dendritic corneal ulcer (6 cases) and ulcero-erosive blepharitis associated with corneal ulcer (2 cases). Bacteriologic examination disclosed Pseudomonas aeruginosas in 2 cases. The serum level of retinol, RBP, prealbumin and albumin were generally diminished in cases of dendritic corneal ulcer. These data are discussed in relation to the onset and severity of ocular ulcerative herpes associated with measles.
- Published
- 1991
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