| Cytomegalovirus retinitis | |
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| Other names | CMV retinitis |
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| Fundus photograph of CMV retinitis | |
| Specialty | Ophthalmology, infectious diseases  |
| Symptoms | Blurred vision[1] |
| Causes | Bone marrow transplant, HIV/AIDS[1] |
| Diagnostic method | Ophthalmologic exam, blood test[1] |
| Medication | Antivirals (oral or intraocular injection)[2] |
Cytomegalovirus retinitis, also known as CMV retinitis, is an inflammation of the retina of the eye that can lead to blindness.[1] Caused by human cytomegalovirus, it occurs predominantly in people whose immune system has been compromised, 15-40% of those with AIDS.[3]
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