CMV retinitis
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Background
- Most frequent and serious ocular OI
- leading cause of blindness in AIDS pts
Diagnosis
- Signs/symptoms are variable; may include:
- Change in visual acuity
- Visual field cuts
- Photophobia
- Eye redness/pain
Treatment
- Ganciclovir implant and ganciclovir 1–1.5gm PO TID
See Also
Source
Tintinalli