All are true regarding CMV except -: (A) Double stranded DNA virus, (B) Rarely causes problems in immunocompetent person, (C) Foscarnet can eliminate CMV, (D) Tretinitis rare when CD4 count >200/mm3
Answer is C. 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