HIV1/AIDS-associated ocular disorder

Etiology

• chorioretinitis
  • cytomegalovirus (CMV)
  • Pneumocystis carinii
  • Toxoplasma gondii
  • histoplasmosis
• acute retinal necrosis
  • Herpes zoster
  • Herpes simplex
  • rapidly progressive visual loss, vascular occlusion, vitreous inflammation, optic neuritis
• progressive outer retinal necrosis
  • Herpes zoster
  • ill-defined, homogeneous peripheral retinal opacities ithout vitreous inflammation or ocular pain
  • loss of vision from extensive necrosis or retinal detachment
  • poorly responsive to acyclovir
• uveitis
• keratitis

More general terms

• complications in patients with HIV1 infection
• eye disease (ophthalmopathy)

Additional terms

• Acquired Immuno-Deficiency Syndrome (HIV infection stage 3, AIDS)