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If 90% of primary ocular hsv infection is sub clinical, with no issues seen in slit lamp exam, can a viral culture reach a definite conclusion?
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It depends: If the infection is recent a viral culture can give you the answer. A viral PCR also can be used. However you have to remember that it depends when and how it is done.
Answered 4/19/2016
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