HSV Keratitis — RACP Adult Medicine MCQ

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EasyGeneral Internal MedicineHSV KeratitisRACP Adult Medicine

A 65-year-old woman with HSV dendritic corneal ulcer. Diagnosis and treatment?

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Correct answer: A — HSV keratitis – topical aciclovir

Dendritic ulcer = pathognomonic HSV keratitis. Topical aciclovir 3% ointment 5×/day 14 days. Topical steroids CONTRAINDICATED in epithelial HSV keratitis.

Reference: eTG – 2025 – Ophthalmology; eTG – 2025 – Antibiotic