Table 1
Summarised data of study group
| Subjects | Patient No | Age, sex | Number (%) of ophthalmologists suspecting HSV keratitis | PCR result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Affected eyes of patients | 1 | 23, M | 5/14 (36) | negative |
| 2 | 42, F | 5/14 (36) | negative | |
| 3 | 66, M | 8/14 (57) | positive | |
| 4 | 69, M | 4/14 (29) | negative | |
| 5 | 60, M | 9/14 (64) | positive | |
| 6 | 24, M | 7/14 (50) | positive | |
| 7 | 74, M | 12/14 (86) | positive | |
| 8 | 29, M | 4/14 (29) | positive | |
| 9 | 74, M | 4/14 (29) | negative | |
| 10 | 62, M | 4/14 (29) | positive | |
| 11 | 82, M | 12/14 (86) | positive | |
| 12 | 18, M | 6/14 (43) | negative | |
| 13 | 62, M | 4/14 (29) | negative | |
| 14 | 82, F | 5/14 (36) | negative | |
| 15 | 81, F | 13/14 (93) | negative | |
| 16 | 73, M | 4/14 (29) | negative | |
| 17 | 69, M | 4/14 (29) | positive | |
| Unaffected eyes of patients | 1–17 | — | 0 | negative |
| Normal controls | 1–19 | Average age 69 years | 0 | negative |
| (38 eyes) | 10 males, 9 females |
