Keratitis, Herpetic

**Definition:** A superficial, epithelial Herpesvirus hominis infection of the cornea, characterized by the presence of small vesicles which may break down and coalesce to form dendritic ulcers (KERATITIS, DENDRITIC). (Dictionary of Visual Science, 3d ed)

**Tree numbers:** - C01.375.725.465 - C01.925.256.466.382.465 - C01.925.325.465 - C11.204.564.425 - C11.294.800.475

**Synonyms:** - Ocular Herpes Simplex - Herpes Simplex, Ocular - Herpes Simplex Keratitis