Simultaneous aspergillus endophthalmitis and cytomegalovirus retinitis after kidney transplantation.
We report a case of disseminated and intraocular Aspergillus and cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection in a renal transplant recipient. Aggressive management included reduction of the immunosuppressive medications, systemic and intraocular administration of antifungal agents, treatment with a systemic antiviral drug, and ophthalmic surgery. The clinical and histopathologic features of intraocular Aspergillus and cytomegalovirus infections are discussed. The literature of intraocular mixed opportunistic infections is reviewed.
Weiss
J N
JN
W.P. Beetham Eye Unit, Joslin Diabetes Center, Boston, Massachusetts.
Hutchins
R K
RK
Balogh
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D000328:Adult; D001228:Aspergillosis / Q000209:etiology*; D001232:Aspergillus fumigatus; D002825:Chorioretinitis / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology; D003586:Cytomegalovirus Infections / Q000209:etiology*; D009877:Endophthalmitis / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007165:Immunosuppression Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects; D016030:Kidney Transplantation; D009894:Opportunistic Infections / Q000209:etiology*; D012173:Retinitis / Q000209:etiology*