Genetic analysis of varicella-zoster virus in the aqueous humor in uveitis with severe hyphema
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Genetic analysis of varicella-zoster virus in the aqueous humor in uveitis with severe hyphema
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....
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عنوان ژورنال: BMC Infectious Diseases
سال: 2017
ISSN: 1471-2334
DOI: 10.1186/s12879-017-2518-2