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Cytomegalovirus retinitis images (Pathophysiology (It begins by…
Cytomegalovirus retinitis
Risk factors
People undergoing chemotherapy
A person suffering from AIDS
Suppressed immune system
Causes
Caused by cytomegalovirus
Definition
A sight threatening disease associated with AIDS
Is a inflammation of the retina that can lead to blindness
Management
Given to slow down the progression of the cytomegalovirus
Yet they cannot cure this virus
Anti viral drugs such as ganciclovir or foscarnet should be
Symptoms
Decreased peripheral vision
Blurry vision
Pathophysiology
It begins by compromising the light sensitive receptors
That enables us to see
When the cytomegalovirus enters the retina
This does not cause any pain, only changes in the eye
Like reduced visual acuity
The disease usually start in one eye but involves both
If untreated can cause blindness in two to six months
Nursing intervation
Cytomegalovirus retinitis to relieve anxiety as well as stress
Encourage patient to avoid explosure to sun for long hours
Teach family and the patient about the complications of the
As it may cause retinitis to the unaffected eye
