Microbiology Virology 5863a94d

All are true regarding CMV except -

Double stranded DNA virus

Rarely causes problems in immunocompetent person

Foscarnet can eliminate CMV

Tretinitis rare when CD4 count >200/mm3

High-Yield Explanation

Acyclovir is useful in prophylaxis but not in treatment. Ganciclovir and foscarnet have been found to be effective and are used in patients with AIDS. REF:ANANTHANARAYAN AND PANIKER'S TEXTBOOK OF MICROBIOLOGY 9TH EDITION PAGE NO:474

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