Cytomegalovirus retinitis after immune reconstitution

AIDS Read. 2005 Apr;15(4):186-8.

Abstract

Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection is the most common opportunistic infection that affects the retina in HIV-positive patients; it typically occurs in the setting of severe immune suppression (CD4 count less than 50 cell/microL). We present a case report of an HIV-infected patient in whom recurrent CMV retinitis developed after HAART and apparent immune reconstitution (CD4 count of greater than 500 cells/microL). This case report underscores that CMV infection may occur despite high CD4 counts among patients who experience only partial immune reconstitution.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections / complications
  • AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections / diagnosis*
  • AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections / pathology
  • Adult
  • Antiretroviral Therapy, Highly Active*
  • CD4 Lymphocyte Count
  • Cytomegalovirus Retinitis / complications
  • Cytomegalovirus Retinitis / diagnosis*
  • Cytomegalovirus Retinitis / pathology
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • HIV Infections / drug therapy
  • Humans