Aqueous humor polymerase chain reaction in uveitis – utility and safety

BMC Ophthalmology

Table 4 Correlation between keratitic precipitates (KP) and PCR results

PCR +	KP +	KP -	% PCR positive with KP
HSV	4	1	80
CMV	3	1	100
VZV	3	0	75
EBV	2	1	66.7
Toxoplasma	7	1	70

Overall and subgroup PCR positivity in correlation with the presence or absence of KPs and the infectious agents detected. 16/21 KP positive eyes had a positive PCR whereas only 6/24 KP negative eyes had a positive PCR

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