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Retinal manifestations of the acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS): cytomegalovirus, candida albicans, cryptococcus, toxoplasmosis and Pneumocystis carinii.

Publication ,  Journal Article
Schuman, JS; Friedman, AH
Published in: Trans Ophthalmol Soc U K (1962)
1983

The ocular manifestations of 34 patients with the Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), are reviewed. Cytomegalovirus retinitis was seen in 18 patients, cotton wool spots were observed in 11 patients with Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia; Fungal retinitis and Toxoplasmosis retinochoroiditis were each seen in 2 patients. A review of literature regarding AIDS is included.

Duke Scholars

Published In

Trans Ophthalmol Soc U K (1962)

ISSN

0078-5334

Publication Date

1983

Volume

103 ( Pt 2)

Start / End Page

177 / 190

Location

England

Related Subject Headings

  • Toxoplasmosis, Ocular
  • Sarcoma, Kaposi
  • Retinal Diseases
  • Retina
  • Pneumonia, Pneumocystis
  • Male
  • Humans
  • Homosexuality
  • Female
  • Cytomegalovirus Infections
 

Published In

Trans Ophthalmol Soc U K (1962)

ISSN

0078-5334

Publication Date

1983

Volume

103 ( Pt 2)

Start / End Page

177 / 190

Location

England

Related Subject Headings

  • Toxoplasmosis, Ocular
  • Sarcoma, Kaposi
  • Retinal Diseases
  • Retina
  • Pneumonia, Pneumocystis
  • Male
  • Humans
  • Homosexuality
  • Female
  • Cytomegalovirus Infections