Herpes zoster ophthalmicus is an acute infection of Gasserian ganglion of the fifth cranial nerve by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV). It constitutes approximately 10 percent of all cases of herpes zoster.
Etiology
Varicella -zoster virus. It is a DNA virus and produces acidophilic intranuclear inclusion bodies. It is neurotropic in nature.
Etiology
Varicella -zoster virus. It is a DNA virus and produces acidophilic intranuclear inclusion bodies. It is neurotropic in nature.
Mode of infection. The infection is contracted in childhood, which manifests as chickenpox and the child develops immunity. The virus then remains
dormant in the sensory ganglion of trigeminal nerve. It is thought that, usually in elderly people (can occur at any age) with depressed
dormant in the sensory ganglion of trigeminal nerve. It is thought that, usually in elderly people (can occur at any age) with depressed
