Polymerase chain reaction evidence shows that HSV DNA is present in a substantial percentage of ICE syndrome corneal specimens and that HSV-DNA is absent in normal corneas and in corneas from patients with three other chronic corneal diseases. These results provide direct evidence to support our hypothesis that the ICE syndrome has a viral origin. We discussed clinical implications, including possible therapeutic interventions.
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