Use of impression cytology to demonstrate a retrovirus in AIDS patients with cytomegalovirus retinitis.
Utilizing transmission electron microscopy, the authors describe results obtained from cellulose acetate impressions of the bulbar conjunctiva in acquired immunodeficiency syndrome patients with cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis. Particles consistent with a retrovirus were isolated, but no CMV particles were demonstrated.
Pastor
S A
SA
Department of Ophthalmology, University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio 78284.
Shuster
A R
AR
Miller
M M
MM
Lam
K W
KW
D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000150:complications*; D003228:Conjunctiva / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000648:ultrastructure; D003586:Cytomegalovirus Infections / Q000382:microbiology*; D004848:Epithelium / Q000382:microbiology / Q000648:ultrastructure; D015828:Eye Infections, Viral / Q000382:microbiology*; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000150:complications; D015497:HIV-1 / Q000648:ultrastructure*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012173:Retinitis / Q000382:microbiology*