Baylor College of Medicine.

Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a very common virus that infects many HIV-negative and HIV+ people in the US. CMV can infect many different parts of the body. However, the virus (if not well controlled by the immune system) most often causes retinitis, which can lead to blurred vision or blindness.

In people with weak immune systems, such as those with HIV, controlling CMV can be difficult. Baylor College of Medicine is conducting a study to better understand CMV and other eye complications in HIV+ individuals. People interested in participating in this study must be diagnosed with AIDS according to the 1993 Centers for Disease Control definition (less than 200 T cells at some point and/or having had an opportunistic infection). Interested individuals should be 18 years or older. People aged 13 to 17 are eligible for the study if their parents give consent. For more information, contact Steve Spencer at 713-798-5969.