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2220-3249 (online) |
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©The Author(s) 2024. Published by Baishideng Publishing Group Inc. All rights reserved. |
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Baishideng Publishing Group Inc, 7041 Koll Center Parkway, Suite 160, Pleasanton, CA 94566, USA |
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http://www.wjgnet.com |
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Ophthalmology |
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Systematic Reviews |
| Article Title |
Possible viral agents to consider in the differential diagnosis of blepharoconjunctivitis
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Invited Manuscript |
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Mutali Musa, Babatunde Ismail Bale, Ayuba Suleman, Gladness Aluyi-Osa, Ekele Chukwuyem, Fabiana D’Esposito, Caterina Gagliano, Antonio Longo, Andrea Russo and Marco Zeppieri |
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| Corresponding Author |
Marco Zeppieri, MD, PhD, Doctor, Doctor, Department of Ophthalmology, University Hospital of Udine, p.le S. Maria della Misericordia 15, Udine 33100, Italy. mark.zeppieri@asufc.sanita.fvg.it |
| Key Words |
Viral; Blepharoconjunctivitis; Herpes simplex virus; Varicella-Zoster; Epstein-Barr |
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Viral blepharoconjunctivitis, an inflammation of the conjunctiva and eyelids caused by viral infections, represents a significant challenge in ophthalmic practice due to its highly contagious nature and potential for widespread outbreaks. The virus not only directly damages the conjunctival epithelial cells but also induces a robust inflammatory response. Understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying these interactions remains a focus of ongoing research, with implications for developing targeted therapies. The self-limiting nature of the condition, with symptoms generally resolving within two to three weeks, poses a diagnostic challenge, as it often necessitates distinguishing it from other types of conjunctivitis to prevent unnecessary use of antibiotics and to implement appropriate infection control measures. |
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2024-10-18 06:31 |
| Citation |
<p>Musa M, Bale BI, Suleman A, Aluyi-Osa G, Chukwuyem E, D’Esposito F, Gagliano C, Longo A, Russo A, Zeppieri M. Possible viral agents to consider in the differential diagnosis of blepharoconjunctivitis. <i>World J Virol</i> 2024; 13(4): 97867</p> |
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https://www.wjgnet.com/2220-3249/full/v13/i4/97867.htm |
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https://dx.doi.org/10.5501/wjv.v13.i4.97867 |
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