PMID: 2488657Jan 1, 1989Paper

Frequency of chlamydia in patients with vernal keratoconjunctivitis

Revue Internationale Du Trachome Et De Pathologie Oculaire Tropicale Et Subtropicale Et De Santé Publique : Organe De La Ligue Contre Le Trachome Avec La Collaboration De L'International Organization Against Trachoma Et Des Organisations Nationales Et Int
P VerinL Gauthier

Abstract

Ten years ago, we surmised that VKC could be provoked by chlamydia. 34 patients without any contamination of trachomatous origin were recently studied. We performed examinations of biopsies (histology and ultrastructure), serology, tissue group and specific allergen skin tests. Our findings indicate that Chlamydia could be an allergen provoking VKC in atopic patients.

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