Clinical UpdatesHerpes Zoster OphthalmicusHerpes Simplex Virus
Malignancy Risk after Ophthalmic Herpes Infection within a Diverse United States Cohort: Clinical Insights and Implications
By MedXY|Aug 25, 2026
Ophthalmic herpes infections generally do not increase overall malignancy risk, but herpes zoster ophthalmicus (HZO) elevates cancer risk in patients with immune dysregulation, underscoring the need for tailored oncologic vigilance.