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

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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.

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Duke Authors

Friedman, Allan Howard

Cited Authors

Schuman, JS; Friedman, AH

Published Date

1983

Published In

Transactions of the Ophthalmological Societies of the United Kingdom

Volume / Issue

103 ( Pt 2) /

Start / End Page

177 - 190

PubMed ID

6320505

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

0078-5334

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Conference Location

England