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Cytomegalovirus retinitis in immunocompetent patients: case reports and literature review.
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Ocular immunology and inflammation [Ocul Immunol Inflamm] 2013 Aug; Vol. 21 (4), pp. 324-8. Date of Electronic Publication: 2013 May 10. - Publication Year :
- 2013
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Abstract
- Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine 2 cases of cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis, occuring in 2 immunocompentent adult patients.<br />Methods: Case selection and literature review.<br />Results: Both patients cited significantly decreased vision despite systemic, topical, and/or local corticosteroid use. Neither patient was using high-dose immunosuppressant therapy at the time of diagnostic testing. Both patients exhibited confirmed CMV infection via polymerase chain reaction DNA testing. Oral antivirals were employed and have stabilized both patients.<br />Conclusion: The cases described herein serve to inform ophthalmologists of the urgent need to include CMV in their differential when encountering an immunocompetent adult with significant comorbidities or with a history of previous exposure. Proper treatment is heavily reliant on proper diagnosis.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1744-5078
- Volume :
- 21
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Ocular immunology and inflammation
- Publication Type :
- Review
- Accession number :
- 23662740
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.3109/09273948.2013.786095