Cytomegalovirus infection associated with severe intraocular inflammation in an HIV patient: a case report

Antivir Ther. 2020;25(6):341-344. doi: 10.3851/IMP3381.

Abstract

This is a report of a case of severe intraocular inflammation associated with cytomegalovirus in an untreated HIV+ patient with a marked CD4+ T-cell depletion. The atypical presentation shown could confuse and delay the diagnosis. Early suspicion and appropriate treatment (ganciclovir, valganciclovir, HAART) increase the likelihood of a favourable outcome.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Antiviral Agents / therapeutic use
  • Cytomegalovirus Infections* / complications
  • Cytomegalovirus Infections* / diagnosis
  • Cytomegalovirus Infections* / drug therapy
  • Ganciclovir / therapeutic use
  • HIV Infections* / complications
  • HIV Infections* / drug therapy
  • Humans
  • Inflammation

Substances

  • Antiviral Agents
  • Ganciclovir