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HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) is the virus that causes AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome.) HIV attacks cells (cd4 included) in the body that fight disease. HIV+ patients are given an AIDS diagnosis when they have reached a low level of these cells as a result of their HIV infection.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoYour CD4 count is a marker of the strength of your immune system. Many immune related diseases can cause your CD4 count to drop, as can medications that are designed to suppress your immune system.
With HIV, the CD4 count falls because it is unable to keep up with the pressure from the virus replicating.
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After pcp your cd-4 went from 19 to 290 in 18 months do you still have aids?
Yes, the aids virus is still alive, but your body's immune response has been strengthened as evidenced by your increased cell count so you will not be as likely to have infections or other illnesses. Keeping your cell count up only provides you with more immunity to other forms of diseases, it does not irridicate the aids virus.
What causes a low CD 4 count?
Your CD4 count is a marker of the strength of your immune system. Many immune related diseases can cause your CD4 count to drop, as can medications that are designed to suppress your immune system. With HIV, the CD4 count falls because it is unable to keep up with the pressure from the virus replicating.
What do CD-4 levels have to be to be considered aids?
When the CD4+ T cell count drops below 200 cells per µL, a person is considered to have full-blown AIDS. However, if a person develops certain AIDS-related illnesses (pneumocystis pneumonia, toxoplasmosis of the brain, wasting, Kaposi sarcoma, or other viral induced cancers), he or she will still be considered to have full-blown AIDS, regardless of the CD4+ T cell count.
Can lupus drop your CD-4 count?
CD4 cells are T helper cells that help fight infection. Yes, lupus can cause a drop in your CD4 count.
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