An HIV-positive man from Malawi with a CD4 count of 25 cells/µL presents with blurred vision and floaters in his right eye. Fundoscopy reveals white, ...

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An HIV-positive man from Malawi with a CD4 count of 25 cells/µL presents with blurred vision and floaters in his right eye. Fundoscopy reveals white, fluffy retinal lesions with haemorrhage (pizza-pie or cottage cheese and ketchup appearance). What is the most likely diagnosis?

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CMV retinitis

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Toxoplasma chorioretinitis

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Diabetic retinopathy

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HIV retinal microvasculopathy

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Syphilitic uveitis

uk-dtmh MCQ (SBA): CMV Retinitis

An HIV-positive man from Malawi with a CD4 count of 25 cells/µL presents with blurred vision and floaters in his right eye. Fundoscopy reveals white, fluffy retinal lesions with haemorrhage (pizza-pie or cottage cheese and ketchup appearance). What is the most likely diagnosis?