RENAL TRANSPLANTATION AND CYTOMEGALOVIRUS RETINITIS

Abstract

We report a case of cytomegalovirus retinitis in a 63 year old man who underwent renal transplantation 7 months ago. He was treated with parenteral ganciclovir and effective response occurred after 4 weeks treatment.
Key Words: Renal transplantation , CMV retinitis and CMV infection.

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