All are true regarding CMV except -
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
Double stranded DNA virus
Rarely causes problems in immunocompetent person
Foscarnet can eliminate CMV
Tretinitis rare when CD4 count >200/mm3
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