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Cytomegalovirus retinitis - Overview

Alternative Names

CMV retinitis

Definition of Cytomegalovirus retinitis :

Cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis is a viral inflammation of the retina of the eye.

Causes, incidence, and risk factors:

CMV retinitis is caused by a member of a group of herpes-type viruses. CMV is very common. Most adults have antibodies to CMV in their blood (indicating they have been infected) by age 40. Usually, CMV produces no symptoms. However, serious CMV infections can occur in people who have weakened immune systems due to:

  • AIDS
  • Chemotherapy
  • Drugs that suppress the immune system for bone marrow or organ transplants
  • Reviewed last on: 11/1/2007
  • Kenneth M. Wener, M.D., Department of Infectious Diseases, Lahey Clinic, Burlington, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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