What Is Iritis?
4. Viral infections
The herpes virus is fairly common, and most of us are likely to encounter it at some point in our lives. It is often associated with sexually transmitted diseases and there is a variety that is transmitted by sex. There is another type that can infect your face.
Cold sores are a fairly common infliction that most of us will experience, and they tend to occur when the weather changes or when we are feeling run down. At these times, our immune system is likely to be weaker than it usually is. This means that the herpes viruses, which is also responsible for cold sores, is more likely to be able to take hold. Severe infections of the herpes virus can result in iritis.
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