16 MEDICAL BOOKS ONLINE! Free online access (without registration) to excerpts of published medical book chapters related to Keratitis are available from the following published medical books for more detailed information about Keratitis.
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... An inflammation of the cornea, keratitis may result from bacterial, fungal, or viral infection. If untreated, the infection can lead to blindness. Causes The most common cause of keratitis is infection by herpes simplex virus, type 1 (known as ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Keratitis, also known as inflammation of the cornea, may be acute or chronic, superficial or deep. Superficial keratitis is fairly common and may develop at any age. The prognosis is good with treatment. Untreated, recurrent keratitis may lead to blindness. ... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... READ EXCERPTS »
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