Indonesian Journal of Global Health research
Vol 7 No 1 (2025): Indonesian Journal of Global Health Research

Neglected Bilateral Herpetic Stromal Keratitis: A Case Report

Islami, Restiana Hilda (Unknown)
Zuhria, Ismi (Unknown)



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Publish Date
28 Feb 2025

Abstract

Herpes simplex virus (HSV) is a DNA virus with a common predilection of mouth, genitalia and eye. HSK can be classified as either necrotizing or non-necrotizing. HSK is primarily diagnosed clinically. It is often treated with a mix of antiviral drugs and local immunosuppressive therapy. The aim is to minimize local symptoms, inflammation, and scar formation.Case description: A 36-year-old female visited the ophthalmology outpatient clinic at Dr. Soetomo General Academic Hospital with a chief complaint of blurry on her both eyes since 8 months ago. She claimed had vesicles in her face and body about 1 years ago. The patient was diagnosed with non necrotizing herpetic stromal keratitis both eyes and complicated cataract in right eye. She had given Acyclovir 400 mg oral; acyclovir 3% eye ointment, prednisolone acetate eye drop,and artificial tears non preservative.Conclusion: Early diagnosis and adequate therapy of HSK are key to avoid complications. Successful treatment reduces disease duration, prevents progressive corneal scaring and reduces risk of further recurrences.

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IJGHR

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Education Health Professions Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Nursing Public Health

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Indonesian Journal of Global Health Research (IJGHR) menyediakan forum untuk berbagi publikasi penelitian ilmiah, perawatan kesehatan yang tepat waktu dan terkini serta mempromosikan pengembangan keperawatan, kesehatan masyarakat, masyarakat, lingkungan, dan kesehatan kerja. Jurnal ini menerbitkan ...