Ocular Complications Associated With HIV Infection
Summary
- Herpes zoster ophthalmicus involves reactivation of latent varicella zoster virus in the ophthalmic branch of the trigeminal nerve[Jeng 2007]
- Vesicular skin lesions appear and can be associated with blepharitis, conjunctivitis, keratitis, scleritis, or uveitis (Figure 2)[Jeng 2007]
- Posterior involvement includes retinitis; cranial nerve involvement may be seen
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