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Treatment of cytomegalovirus retinitis with an intraocular sustained-release ganciclovir implant [PDF]

, 2000
The objective of this prospective study was to evaluate the efficacy and complications of the use of an intraocular sustained-release ganciclovir implant for the treatment of active cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis in AIDS patients. Thirty-nine eyes of 26
Belfort, Rubens Junior, Muccioli, Cristina   +1 more
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Initial intravitreal injection of high-dose ganciclovir for cytomegalovirus retinitis in HIV-negative patients

BMC Ophthalmology, 2018
Background The purpose of this study is to examine the clinical outcomes achieved by using initial high-dose intravitreal ganciclovir injections to treat cytomegalovirus retinitis in patients without human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection.
Zhuyun Qian, Haili Li, Yong Tao, Wensheng Li   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

CMV retinitis in patients on mycophenolate immunosuppression: a report of two cases

Allergy, Asthma & Clinical Immunology, 2023
Background The rate of cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis is increasing, likely secondary to aggressive immunosuppressive regimens for a variety of diseases.
Prem N. Patel, Ahmed M. Alkaliby, Mitul C. Mehta, Angeline L. Wang   +3 more
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Operational research in low-income countries: what, why, and how? [PDF]

, 2009
Operational research is increasingly being discussed at institutional meetings, donor forums, and scientific conferences, but limited published information exists on its role from a disease-control and programme perspective.
Anthony D Harries, Balasegaram, Bedelu, Berkley, Chalmers, Costello, Culbert, de Jong, de Radiguès, Guthmann, Hans L Rieder, Harries, Harries, Harries, Harries, Heiden, Kapiriri, Karen Bissell, Katamba, Katikireddi, Kayla Laserson, Lowrance, Mabaera, MacDonald, Micheal Van Herp, Moses Massaquoi, Nobukatsu Ishikawa, O'Brien, Ramos, Reid, Reyburn, Rieder, Rony Zachariah, Scherer, Tony Reid, van Griensven, Walley, Wolffers, Xueref, Zachariah, Zachariah   +40 more
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CMV retinitis and subsequent acute cystoid macular oedema after treatment with vitreous ganciclovir injection: a case report

BMC Ophthalmology, 2022
Background To report a very rare acute cystoid macular oedema following ganciclovir injection in patients receiving allogeneic haematopoietic stem cell transplantation.
Mengyun Liu, Hengqian He, Qinkang Lu, Juntao Zhang   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Acute Progressive Visual Loss in a Case of Acute Myeloid Leukemia: Challenges in the Utility of Molecular Tests in Early Diagnose of Cytomegalovirus Retinitis

Case Reports in Medicine, 2018
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis is one of the rare but debilitating presentations of the CMV infection in children with leukemia. Herein, we report a 12-year-old boy with acute myeloid leukemia complicated by rapid progressive visual loss during relapse ...
Ali Amanati, Nader Shakibazad, Bahman Pourabbas, Mohammad Hossein Nowroozzadeh, Soheila Zareifar, Omid Reza Zekavat   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS AND CD4 COUNT CHARACTERISTICS OF PATIENTS WITH CYTOMEGALOVIRUS (CMV) RETINITIS

IJRETINA (International Journal of Retina), 2022
Introduction: To describe the clinical manifestations and CD4 count characteristics of patients with cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis. Methods: This is a retrospective study of patients diagnosed with CMV retinitis at the Ophthalmology Outpatient ...
Yunneke Renna Xaverina, Ovi Sofia
doaj   +1 more source

Cytomegalovirus is associated with depression and anxiety in older adults [PDF]

, 2008
Infection with cytomegalovirus (CMV), a β-herpesvirus, is common within the population. Although asymptomatic, infection is associated with increased serum concentrations of cytokines such as TNFα and IL-6, which are also related to mood and wellbeing ...
Akbar, Almanzar, Anisman, Anna C. Phillips, Dantzer, Douglas Carroll, Forsey, Franceschi, Glaser, Goldberg, Irwin, Kelley, Khan, Licastro, Maes, Mehta, Miller, Miller, Musiani, Naeem Khan, Nieto, Olsson, Paul Moss, Pawelec, Phillips, Rasmussen, Reichenberg, Stinski, Stowe, Tiemeier, Torfason, Trzonkowski, Trzonkowski, van Zanten, Vollmer-Conna, Wright   +35 more
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Long Term Therapy of Cytomegalovirus Retinitis with Ganciclovir in a Child with Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome

Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases, 1993
Cytomegalovirus retinitis is the most severe ophthalmological complication of patients with acquired immune deficiency syndrome (aids). Ganciclovir must be given continuously to control progression of the disease or relapse typically occurs.
Scott A Halperin, G Robert La Roche
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Cytomegalovirus retinitis following dexamethasone intravitreal implant

American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports, 2021
Purpose: To describe a case of Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Retinitis in an immunocompetent patient following Dexamethasone Intravitreal Implant (DII). Observations: Retrospective chart review of a single patient.
Sarah G. Chaudhry, Adrian T. Fung
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