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Eye Infections, Viral

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Definition: Infections of the eye caused by minute intracellular agents. These infections may lead to severe inflammation in various parts of the eye - conjunctiva, iris, eyelids, etc. Several viruses have been identified as the causative agents. Among these are Herpesvirus, Adenovirus, Poxvirus, and Myxovirus.  coord IM with specific viral dis (IM); DF: EYE INFECT VIRAL   
Examples Conjunctivitis, Viral; Cytomegalovirus Retinitis; Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus; Keratitis, Herpetic 		Other names Viral Ocular Infections; Viral Ocular Infection; Viral Eye Infection; Ocular Infection, Viral; Infections, Viral Ocular; Infections, Viral Eye; Infection, Viral Ocular; Infection, Viral Eye; Viral Eye Infections; Ocular Infections, Viral; Eye Infection, Viral

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