Cytomegalovirus retinitis, also known as CMV retinitis, is an inflammation of the retina of the eye that can lead to blindness. Caused by human cytomegalovirus, it occurs predominantly in people whose immune system has been compromised. ==Presentation== Human cytomegalovirus (HCMV or CMV) is a DNA virus in the family Herpesviridae known for produc...
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<pathology> A complication of disseminated cytomegalovirus infection in the immunocompromised individual (for example AIDS). ... Severe inflammatory changes in the retina result in blindness. Treatments include antiviral agents like foscarnet and gancyclovir. ... (27 Sep 1997) ...
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opportunistic infection of the retina by cytomegalovirus, seen in immunocompromised patients; symptoms include retinal necrosis and hemorrhage, leading to blindness.
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