Causes of Keratitis

Underlying condition causes of Keratitis: The list of possible underlying conditions (see also Misdiagnosis of underlying causes of Keratitis) mentioned in various sources as possible causes of Keratitis includes:

• Corneal infection
• Staphylococcus
• Streptococcus
• Enterobacteria
• Pseudomonas (type of Nosocomial infections)
• Herpes simplex virus
• Dry eyes
• Facial nerve paralysis
• Eyelid conditions
• Corneal injury
• Congenital syphilis

Keratitis as a complication: Other conditions that might have Keratitis as a complication might be potential underlying causes of Keratitis. The list of conditions listing Keratitis as a complication in our database includes:

• Reiter’s syndrome

Related information for causes of Keratitis: Further relevant information on causes of Keratitis may be found in the risk factors for Keratitis and underlying causes of Keratitis.
Last revision: May 30, 2003

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