Purpose: Several factors, both genetic and environmental, could predispose to Pseudoexfoliation Syndrome (PEX). However, the exact pathogenetic mechanisms remain unknown. An infection, possibly viral, may be involved....Purpose: Several factors, both genetic and environmental, could predispose to Pseudoexfoliation Syndrome (PEX). However, the exact pathogenetic mechanisms remain unknown. An infection, possibly viral, may be involved. This study aims at evaluating the presence of Herpes Simplex (HSV) and Varicella-Zoster (VZV) viruses in iris and anterior capsule specimens of PEX and non-PEX patients. Methods: Fifty-eight iris and 52展开更多
文摘Purpose: Several factors, both genetic and environmental, could predispose to Pseudoexfoliation Syndrome (PEX). However, the exact pathogenetic mechanisms remain unknown. An infection, possibly viral, may be involved. This study aims at evaluating the presence of Herpes Simplex (HSV) and Varicella-Zoster (VZV) viruses in iris and anterior capsule specimens of PEX and non-PEX patients. Methods: Fifty-eight iris and 52
