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Mesh term Cytomegalovirus Retinitis

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Cytomegalovirus Infections
Eye Infections, Viral
Retinitis

Description

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.



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