Diseases

Cytomegalovirus Retinitis

Cytomegalovirus Retinitis
Diseases Cytomegalovirus Retinitis

Synonym(s) - Retinitis, Cytomegalovirus

Definition: Infection of the retina by cytomegalovirus characterized by retinal necrosis, hemorrhage, vessel sheathing, and retinal edema. Cytomegalovirus retinitis is a major opportunistic infection in AIDS patients and can cause blindness.

Broader term(s)

  • Virus Diseases
  • DNA Virus Infections
  • Herpesviridae Infections
  • Cytomegalovirus Infections
  • Cytomegalovirus Retinitis

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