The viruses able to affect the eye are taxonomically diverse, ranging from double‐stranded
DNA viruses, to single stranded RNA viruses, to retroviruses. Any part of the eye may be …

In reviewing the clinical features, diagnostic evaluations and therapies of the most common
ocular viral infections we attempt to whet your appetite for attacking the numerous …

Emerging infectious diseases (EIDs) are an increasing threat to public health on a global
scale. In recent times, the most prominent outbreaks have constituted RNA viruses …

Ocular viral infections are common and widespread globally. These infectious diseases are
a major cause of acute red eyes and vision loss. The eye and its nearby tissues can be …

The role of viral infections in ocular pathology varies greatly, involving all the components of
the eye. Some viruses like herpes simplex, herpes zoster, adenovirus, enterovirus 70 …

Cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis remains the most common opportunistic ocular infection in
immuno-compromised patients. Patients with immuno-suppression by diseases like …

Global health security threats and the public health impact resulting from emerging
infectious diseases including the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and recent Ebola virus …

Viruses are one of the most common causes of infections involving the posterior segment of
the eye. Such infections can occur either on a congenital or an acquired basis, and may …

Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a ubiquitous DNA herpes virus that causes significant morbidity
and mortality in immunocompromised individuals. CMV retinitis is a potentially blinding …

Vision-threatening viral retinitis are primarily caused by members of the herpesvirus family.
The biology and molecular characterization of herpesviruses, clinical presentations of …