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AIDS-CMV retinitis: Singapore's first cases.

N M Law1, R F Fan, E H Monterio

  • 1Department of Ophthalmology, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore.

Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore
|November 1, 1990
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Four cases of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)-cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis were diagnosed in Singapore. Early treatment and long-term maintenance therapy are crucial for preserving sight in these patients.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Virology

Background:

  • Cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis is an opportunistic infection that affects individuals with compromised immune systems, particularly those with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).
  • The emergence of AIDS-CMV retinitis presents a significant challenge in managing vision-threatening complications in HIV-infected populations.

Observation:

  • Four cases of AIDS-CMV retinitis were documented in Singapore between April 1988.
  • Patients received treatment with intravenous ganciclovir or foscarnet.
  • One patient experienced recurrent breakthrough infections despite maintenance therapy with ganciclovir.

Findings:

  • Intravenous ganciclovir showed good initial clinical response but was associated with breakthrough infections in one patient.
Keywords:
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome--complicationsAsiaBiologyCase StudiesCytologic EffectsDeveloping CountriesDiseasesHiv InfectionsInfectionsOphthalmological EffectsPhysiologyResearch MethodologyRetinal EffectsSigns And SymptomsSingaporeSoutheastern AsiaStudiesTreatmentViral Diseases

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  • Intravenous foscarnet was used in another patient.
  • One patient died from systemic AIDS-related infections before treatment could be initiated.

    • Implications:

    • AIDS-CMV retinitis is a newly recognized disease entity in Singapore.
    • An increase in AIDS-CMV retinitis cases is anticipated with the growing number of AIDS patients.
    • Prompt diagnosis, early antiviral treatment, and sustained maintenance therapy are vital for preventing vision loss and improving outcomes in AIDS patients with CMV retinitis.