keratitis
noun
ker·a·ti·tis
ˌker-ə-ˈtī-təs 
plural keratitides
ˌker-ə-ˈti-tə-ˌdēz
: inflammation of the cornea of the eye
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More serious complications can arise if the virus spreads to the eyes, leading to a condition called herpes simplex keratitis, which can cause blurred vision and even permanent damage if left untreated.
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Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
This can lead to serious eye infections like keratitis, an inflammation of the cornea caused by bacteria or fungi.
—Alyssa Hui-Anderson, Verywell Health, 23 Oct. 2024
The Company is also developing drugs against a number of viral diseases including oral and genital Herpes, viral diseases of the eye including EKC and herpes keratitis, H1N1 swine flu, H5N1 bird flu, seasonal Influenza, HIV, Hepatitis C, Rabies, Dengue fever, and Ebola virus, among others.
—Kansas City Star, 24 June 2024
The Company is developing drugs against a number of viral diseases including oral and genital Herpes, viral diseases of the eye including EKC and herpes keratitis, H1N1 swine flu, H5N1 bird flu, seasonal Influenza, HIV, Hepatitis C, Rabies, Dengue fever, and Ebola virus, among others.
—Kansas City Star, 23 May 2024
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Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
This can lead to serious eye infections like keratitis, an inflammation of the cornea caused by bacteria or fungi.
—Alyssa Hui-Anderson, Verywell Health, 23 Oct. 2024
The Company is also developing drugs against a number of viral diseases including oral and genital Herpes, viral diseases of the eye including EKC and herpes keratitis, H1N1 swine flu, H5N1 bird flu, seasonal Influenza, HIV, Hepatitis C, Rabies, Dengue fever, and Ebola virus, among others.
—Kansas City Star, 24 June 2024
The Company is developing drugs against a number of viral diseases including oral and genital Herpes, viral diseases of the eye including EKC and herpes keratitis, H1N1 swine flu, H5N1 bird flu, seasonal Influenza, HIV, Hepatitis C, Rabies, Dengue fever, and Ebola virus, among others.
—Kansas City Star, 23 May 2024
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keratitis
noun
ker·a·ti·tis
ˌker-ə-ˈtīt-əs
plural keratitides
-ˈtit-ə-ˌdēz
: inflammation of the cornea of the eye characterized by burning or smarting, blurring of vision, and sensitiveness to light and caused by infectious or noninfectious agents
called also corneitis
compare keratoconjunctivitisLove words? Need even more definitions?
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