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Background Cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis is an opportunistic infection that primarily affects immunocompromised individuals. Intravitreal ganciclovir injection monotherapy or in combination with systemic anti-CMV therapy are effective treatments for ...
Lawrence P. L. Iu+3 more
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Background Cytomegalovirus infection is one of the most common complications after solid organ transplantation. There have been several classes of antiviral drugs for the prevention of cytomegalovirus infection, such as acyclovir, valacyclovir ...
Yu Zhang+4 more
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Replacing Ganciclovir Implants
The authors report their surgical experience replacing empty ganciclovir implants in patients with acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)-related cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis.A chart review of all patients receiving two or more ganciclovir implants was performed.Nine eyes in eight patients received two or more implants. The average time before a
Jay S. Duker+4 more
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Acute Herpetic Keratitis: What is the Role for Ganciclovir Ophthalmic Gel?
Herpes simplex keratitis (HSK) is a major cause of corneal blindness in the world. Following the primary infection, the virus enters into a latent phase.
Afsun Sahin, Pedram Hamrah
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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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Introduction. Viral infections are a serious problem that occurs during the use of immunosuppressants in preparation for organ transplantation and in the postoperative period.
T. N. Komarov+6 more
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BackgroundTo observe and compare the efficacy of 2% ganciclovir eye drops in the treatment of Posner-Schlossman Syndrome relapses with/without cytomegalovirus intraocular reactivation.MethodsA prospective cohort study enrolling 101 patients diagnosed ...
Qilian Sheng+11 more
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Effect of individualized therapy for AIDS patients with cytomegalovirus retinitis in intravitreal ganciclovir injections [PDF]
The effect of intravitreal ganciclovir injection combined with intravenous infusion on acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) patients with cytomegalovirus retinitis (CMVR) was investigated.
Lian-Yong Xie+6 more
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Background Valganciclovir, the oral prodrug of ganciclovir, has been demonstrated equivalent to iv ganciclovir for CMV disease treatment in solid organ transplant recipients.
Buclin Thierry+8 more
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Background Reactivation of human cytomegalovirus (CMV) occurs in non-immunocompromised patients with or without specific organ involvement, but it is still unknown whether it has a clinical implication on long-term prognosis or not.
Ga Eun Park, Hyun Kyun Ki, Jae-Hoon Ko
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