Ocular Complications Associated With HIV Infection
Summary
- Acute retinal necrosis and progressive outer retinal necrosis are usually associated with varicella zoster virus but may also be caused by HSV and CMV
- CDC guidelines recommend involving an experienced ophthalmologist in management (Management Guidelines)[CDC OI]
- Acute retinal necrosis is characterized by white necrotizing retinitis that begins peripherally and quickly progresses centrally (Figure 3)
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Keywords: Ophthalmologic Complications