Herpes simplex corneaeB00.5

Authors:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer, Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Herpes simplex infection of the cornea. A distinction is made between a superficial form ( keratitis dendritica) and a deep form (keratitis disciformis).

Complication(s)This section has been translated automatically.

Formation of corneal ulcers and scars.

External therapyThis section has been translated automatically.

  • In cooperation with the ophthalmologist 3-5 times/day Zovirax eye ointment for 8 weeks.
  • Cycloplegia e.g. with Homatropin-POS 1% (once/day 1 trp. into the conjunctival sac). Otherwise disinfectant, astringent, possibly antibiotic local therapeutic agents. S.a.u. Herpes simplex virus infections.

Internal therapyThis section has been translated automatically.

Systemic treatment with Aciclovir (e.g. Zovirax) 3 times 10 (max. 20) mg/kg bw/day i.v. for 1 week, followed by 2 weeks Aciclovir (Zovirax Tbl.) 5 times/day 200 mg p.o.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Authors: Prof. Dr. med. Peter AltmeyerProf. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles