cytomegalovirus retinitis

cytomegalovirus retinitis
one of the most common types of opportunistic infection with cytomegalovirus in immunocompromised patients, beginning with visual field limitations and progressing to retinal necrosis and hemorrhage that often causes blindness.

Cytomegalovirus retinitis involving the posterior pole and threatening the fovea.


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