CMV retinitis

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Background

  • Most frequent and serious ocular OI / leading cause of blindness in AIDS pts

Clinical Features

  • 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