CMV retinitis in HIV patients
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Management
- Involve Ophthalmology
- Oral valganciclovir is equivalent to intravenous ganciclovir
- May need intravitreal injections
- Treat underlying HIV
- Valganciclovir 900 mg PO bid for 14 to 21 days (induction) followed by 900 mg PO daily for 3 to 6 months (maintenance) until immune recovery
