Cytomegalovirus retinitis in Cape Town, South Africa: Clinical management and outcomes

Cytomegalovirus retinitis in Cape Town, South Africa: Clinical management and outcomes

Background. Cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis is a vision-threatening opportunistic infection that occurs mainly in immunocompromised individuals. Limited data on treatment protocols and management outcomes are available in South Africa (SA). Objectives. To review the clinical presentation, managemen...

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Main Authors: Steven R J Lapere, James C Rice
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Health and Medical Publishing Group 2017-06-01
Series:South African Medical Journal
Subjects:
Cytomegalovirus retinitis
Intravitreal ganciclovir
Online Access:http://www.samj.org.za/index.php/samj/article/view/11916/8078

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