]> 2026-07-31T16:29:16+00:00 WBR1076 0 en HAART HAART is not indicated in the treatment of CMV retinitis. It is indicated for treatment of HIV . The patient has HIV since 5 years and doesn't have any other complaints. Hence HAART is not indicated now . It may be started in combination to treatment of CMV . Efavirenz Efavirenz is not indicated in the treatment of CMV retinitis. It is indicated for treatment of HIV . The patient has HIV since 5 years and doesn't have any other complaints. Hence Efavirenz is not indicated now . It may be started in combination to treatment of CMV . Zidovudine Zidovudine is not indicated in the treatment of CMV retinitis. It is indicated for treatment of HIV . The patient has HIV since 5 years and doesn't have any other complaints. Hence Zidovudine is not indicated now . It may be started in combination to treatment of CMV . Foscarnet Foscarnet is the second drug of choice for treatment of CMV retinitis . Since steroids are not indicated in AIDS foscarnet is the correct answer. Ganciclovir with steroids Ganciclovir is the drug of choice for treatment of CMV retinitis . Since steroids increase the risk of CMV retinitis they are not indicated here. As a result ganciclovir with steroids is not the correct answer. Primary Care Office Chetan Lokhande A 47-year-old man with five years history of AIDS complains of blurry vision. On CD4 examination the count is 44. The patient doesn't have any other complaints. A dilated eye exam shows necrotizing retinitis. What is the best treatment for this patient? D Infectious Disease Ophthalmology 2020-10-28T02:32:41Z 2459150.6060301 WBR1076