Vernal keratoconjunctivitis in human immunodeficiency virus – The possible role of T-helper 1–T-helper 2 shift

Human immunodeficiency virus infection (HIV) is associated with a reduced T-helper (Th) 1 response, and vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) occurs secondary to a heightened Th2 response. VKC has been reported to occur in patients with HIV. In all probability, a Th1–Th2 shift occurs in the immune respo...

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Main Authors: Shweta Agarwal, Bhaskar Srinivasan, Geetha Iyer, Sridharan Sudharshan, Kavita Kalaivani
Format: Artigo
Language:Inglês
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2018-01-01
Series:Indian Journal of Ophthalmology
Subjects:
Allergic conjunctivitis
human immunodeficiency virus
vernal keratoconjunctivitis
Online Access:http://www.ijo.in/article.asp?issn=0301-4738;year=2018;volume=66;issue=7;spage=1004;epage=1006;aulast=Agarwal
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