Canadian consensus guidelines for the management of cytomegalovirus disease in HIV/AIDS.

Background: The management of HIV-infected patients with cytomegalovirus (CMV) disease has changed significantly with the availability of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART).

Objectives: These updated guidelines are intended to provide practical help to physicians managing HIV-positive patients with or at risk for CMV disease.

Methods: The 10 members of the Canadian CMV Disease in HIV/AIDS Consensus Group were infectious disease specialists, a primary care physician and ophthalmologists with expertise in HIV and CMV infection.