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1848624

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:dateCreated
1991-4-22
pubmed:abstractText
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis is the most common ocular opportunistic infection in patients with the acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS), in whom it may cause loss of vision. The early diagnosis of CMV retinitis depends on patient awareness of often subtle clinical symptoms; screening examinations may be of benefit. Aggressive treatment of the condition is imperative. Ganciclovir administered intravenously has been shown to be effective therapy, but treatment must be continued indefinitely and is associated with a risk of neutropenia. Careful monitoring during treatment is required. Investigational methods of treatment, including intravitreal injection of ganciclovir or use of foscarnet, another antiviral agent, may be of benefit if intravenous ganciclovir therapy must be discontinued.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:chemical
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:issn
0894-9255
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
4 Suppl 1
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
S6-10
pubmed:dateRevised
2005-11-16
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
1991
pubmed:articleTitle
Diagnosis and treatment of cytomegalovirus retinitis.
pubmed:affiliation
Department of Ophthalmology, Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, Illinois.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Review