Prevalence and Clinical Consequences of Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 DNA in Human Cornea Tissues

Abstract

The data presented in this study argue for the implementation of real-time HSV-1 PCR to analyze the excised corneas of patients with HK, to improve post-PKP diagnosis and therapy. Screening of donor corneal tissues for herpesviruses is redundant to prevent newly acquired post-PKP HK.