Eye Infections, Viral
| Medical Definition: |
Infections of the eye caused by minute intracellular agents. These infections may lead to severe inflammation in various parts of the eye - conjunctiva, iris, eyelids, etc. Several viruses have been identified as the causative agents. Among these are Herpesvirus, Adenovirus, Poxvirus, and Myxovirus. |
| Guide Notes: |
coord IM with specific viral dis (IM); DF: EYE INFECT VIRAL |
| Previously Indexed: |
Eye Diseases (1966-1989),specific viral infection (1966-1989) |
Eye Infections, Viral Categories.
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Conjunctivitis, Viral - Inflammation, often mild, of the conjunctiva caused by a variety of viral agents. Conjunctival involvement may be part of a systemic infection. |
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