Keratomalacia is associated with which of the following infections?: (A) Herpes simplex, (B) Varicella zoster, (C) Measles, (D) Diphtheria
Answer is C. - Keratomalacia is often precipitated by an acute systemic illness such as measles, pneumonia, or severe diarrhea.- Keratomalacia is common in developing countries and affects poorly nourished children who are deficient in Vitamin A, often early in the first year of life.- The cornea becomes dull and insensitive, finally the whole tissue undergoes necrosis and seems to melt away (keratomalacia)