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"Loss of Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Viraemia Following Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy in the Absence of Specific Anti-CMV Therapy."
August 23rd, 1999
According to the authors' abstract of an article published in AIDS, "Objective: To determine the effect of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) on cytomegalovirus (CMV) viraemia and retinitis in patients at high risk of disease. Design: Sixteen patients with CMV viraemia, but no evidence of end organ disease at the time of first receipt of HAART including a protease inhibitor, were studied. No patient had ever received specific anti-CMV therapy. Methods: CMV load in blood was measured using quantitative competitive PCR at baseline and for a median follow-up of 21 months. Regular ophthalmological screening for retinitis was conducted throughout the...
Source: AIDS Weekly (1999-08-23)
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