Management of cytomegalovirus corneal endotheliitis
Abstract Background Cytomegalovirus (CMV) can manifest as corneal endotheliitis in immunocompetent individuals. Early diagnosis is prudent to prevent endothelial cell loss, which could ultimately lead to corneal decompensation. CMV DNA was first detected in an eye with corneal endotheliitis in 2006;...
Main Authors: | Angela H. Y. Wong, Wee Nie Kua, Alvin L. Young, Kelvin H. Wan |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-01-01
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Series: | Eye and Vision |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s40662-020-00226-y |
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