Cytomegalovirus retinitis after immune reconstitution
Crum, N.F.; Blade, K.A.
Aids Reader 15(4): 186-188
2005
ISSN/ISBN: 1053-0894 PMID: 15844238 Document Number: 588308
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.