Cytomegalovirus Uveitis: Taiwan expert consensus

Wei-Yu Chiang; Chang-Ping Lin; Wan-Hua Cho; Chang-Hao Yang; San-Ni Chen; Yih-Shiou Hwang; Sheng-Min Hsu; De-Kuang Hwang; Shih-Chou Chen; Hsi-Kung Kuo; Shwu-Jiuan Sheu

Journal of the Formosan Medical Association (Aug 2023)

Cytomegalovirus Uveitis: Taiwan expert consensus

Wei-Yu Chiang,
Chang-Ping Lin,
Wan-Hua Cho,
Chang-Hao Yang,
San-Ni Chen,
Yih-Shiou Hwang,
Sheng-Min Hsu,
De-Kuang Hwang,
Shih-Chou Chen,
Hsi-Kung Kuo,
Shwu-Jiuan Sheu

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Wei-Yu Chiang: Department of Ophthalmology, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan; School of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan City, Taiwan
Chang-Ping Lin: Department of Ophthalmology, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
Wan-Hua Cho: Department of Ophthalmology, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan, Taiwan
Chang-Hao Yang: Department of Ophthalmology, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan; Department of Ophthalmology, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
San-Ni Chen: Department of Ophthalmology, China Medical University Hospital, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan; College of Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
Yih-Shiou Hwang: School of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan City, Taiwan; Department of Ophthalmology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Guishan District, Taoyuan City, Taiwan
Sheng-Min Hsu: Department of Ophthalmology, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
De-Kuang Hwang: Department of Ophthalmology, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan; School of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan
Shih-Chou Chen: Department of Ophthalmology, Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Hsi-Kung Kuo: Department of Ophthalmology, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan; School of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan City, Taiwan; Corresponding author. Department of Ophthalmology, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University College of Medicine, No. 123, Dapi Rd., Niaosong Dist., Kaohsiung City 83301, Taiwan. Fax: +886 7352775.
Shwu-Jiuan Sheu: Department of Ophthalmology, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan; Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan; Corresponding author. Department of Ophthalmology, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan, Address: No.100 Tzyou 1st Road, Kaohsiung City 80756, Taiwan.

Journal volume & issue: Vol. 122, no. 8
pp. 668 – 674

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Cytomegalovirus (CMV) uveitis, a type of herpetic uveitis, is a major cause of infectious uveitis. Anterior and posterior CMV uveitis have diverse clinical presentations and treatment modalities. Based on expert consensus in Taiwan, this article provides suggestions regarding clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and treatment strategies for CMV uveitis based on clinical practice experience in Taiwan. CMV uveitis may have a distinct clinical presentation. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is an essential diagnostic tool to confirm a diagnosis. Antiviral therapy is the mainstay of treatment. Different agents, routes, and other supplemental treatments have been summarized and discussed in this article. Early diagnosis and appropriate treatment of CMV uveitis are crucial to avoid irreversible complications and vision loss. This consensus provides practical guidelines for ophthalmologists in Taiwan.

Published in Journal of the Formosan Medical Association

ISSN: 0929-6646 (Print)
Publisher: Elsevier
Country of publisher: Netherlands
LCC subjects: Medicine: Medicine (General)
Website: http://www.journals.elsevier.com/journal-of-the-formosan-medical-association/

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