Screening for retinitis in children with probable systemic cytomegalovirus infection at Tygerberg Hospital, Cape Town, South Africa

Background. The incidence of immunocompromised children with probable systemic cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection is increasing. Currently, there is no protocol for screening children for CMV retinitis in South Africa. Screening for CMV retinitis may prevent permanent visual impairment. Objectives. To...

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Main Authors: Johan Engelbrecht, Nicola Freeman, Robyn Rautenbach
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Health and Medical Publishing Group 2017-07-01
Series:South African Journal of Child Health
Online Access:http://www.sajch.org.za/index.php/SAJCH/article/view/1375/776