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Cytomegalovirus Retinitis Prognosis
Detectable plasma CMV load at CMV retinitis diagnosis associated with mortality
October 23rd, 2005
A detectable plasma cytomegalovirus load at the time of CMV retinitis diagnosis is associated with mortality. According to a recently published report from the United States, "The amount of cytomegalovirus (CMV) DNA in the blood (CMV load) may be a marker for detection of resistant CMV." "A total of 165 patients with AIDS and CMV retinitis had CMV load measurements (plasma and leukocyte) and cultures performed every 3 months; these measurements were correlated with CMV resistance to antiviral drugs and CMV retinitis progression (from masked readings of retinal photographs). "Detectable plasma and leukocyte CMV loads were...
Source: Medical Letter on the CDC & FDA (2005-10-23)
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