My cat Kizzy needed treatment & eye surgery for
herpes keratitis (a bad infection) at 6 months old.
If you suspect that your cat is infected with Feline
Herpes Keratitis, it is of utmost importance to seek medical help as soon as possible because the virus has the potential to severely damage the corneal tissue.
Not exact matches
The first clue to the importance of this molecular mimicry in
herpes stromal
keratitis (HSK), an autoimmune disease of the eye caused by infection with
herpes virus 1 (HSV - 1), came about 3 years ago.
Recurrent bouts of conjunctivitis and
keratitis are common, especially in viral cases such as feline
herpes virus.
Bartonella Infection Cataracts Cherry Eye Chronic Superficial
Keratitis («Pannus») Corneal Endothelial Degeneration Corneal Lipidosis Corneal Sequestrum Corneal Ulcers Distichiasis Dry Eye Entropion Eosinophilic
Keratitis / Conjunctivitis Feline
Herpes virus Glaucoma Golden Retriever Uveitis Horner's Syndrome Lens Luxations Nuclear Sclerosis Pigmentary
Keratitis Proptosis P.R.A. Retinal Detachment and Hemorrhages Sudden Acquired Retinal Degeneration (SARDS) Uveal Melanoma and Melanosis Uveitis
Some veterinarians believe that
herpes - 1 eye infections are a common underlying cause of eosinphilic
keratitis.
So if topical or oral corticosteroids are given to the cat to resolve eosinophilic
keratitis, the cat needs to be closely monitored for a
herpes - 1 relapse because the same medication has been associated with reactivation of
herpes - 1.