Frosted branch angiitis due to cytomegalovirus-associated unmasking immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome: a case report and literature review

Abstract Background Cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis is a common opportunistic infection in patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. The common funduscopic manifestations are haemorrhagic necrotising variety and granular variety. Frosted branch angiitis (FBA), as a special form, when it occu...

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Main Authors: Shi Tang, Ning Zhao, Li Yang Wang, Ying Wen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-06-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-021-06311-4