Diagnostic assays in cytomegalovirus retinitis.

Cytomegalovirus retinitis in AIDS.

Cytomegalovirus retinitis is common in adults with AIDS but has been reported infrequently in children with perinatally acquired HIV infection. The cases are presented of two infants with vertically acquired HIV infection who developed disseminated cytomegalovirus infection and retinitis, and who posed difficult management issues.

Diagnostic Utility of Ocular Symptoms and Vision for Cytomegalovirus Retinitis

PURPOSE Cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis remains a leading cause of blindness in countries with a high burden of AIDS. Although dilated fundus examinations are recommended for those with CD4 counts below 100 cells/μL, in practice only those with poor vision and/or symptoms are routinely referred for screening. Therefore, the predictive value of this common practice should be assessed. METHODS ...

Kyrieleis plaques in cytomegalovirus retinitis

PURPOSE The purpose of this study is to report a case of Kyrieleis plaques (segmental retinal periarteritis) associated with cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis. METHODS A 47-year-old female with recently diagnosed human immunodeficiency virus and a CD4 count of 55 cells/µl presented with decreased vision and floaters in her left eye. Ophthalmic examination revealed an advancing border of white g...

'Creeping' cytomegalovirus retinitis in AIDS.

Cytomegalovirus retinitis and telemedicine

The most common ocular opportunistic infection in AIDS patients is cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis, which is characterized by dense retinal whitening and hemorrhage. An experienced ophthalmologist can detect CMV retinitis by looking through a dilated pupil in a highly sensitive and specifi c manner. This indirect ophthalmoscopy technique does not need expensive equipment, but it does require a ...