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Ts Danger Zone Dec 24, 2001 Hi: I recently discovered I had thrush and promptly went to my doctor. I discovered my T cell count was 26, after 4 years of it being well over 500 (no meds). I am now a standard med regimen (ABC,AZT,3DT,Sustiva) and feel fine. Also on prophylaxis antibiodics (Bactrim, Zithromax). My question is: With Ts that low, how worried should I be about getting a serious opportunistic infection? Will these antibiodics keep me out of danger until my Ts recover and viral load goes down? Thanks. |
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 That is an extremely low CD4 count. You are at great risk for OIs, although the antibiotics you are taking will protect you from getting PCP, MAC, or toxoplasmosis. That 4 drug HIV regimen should get you out of the danger zone within a couple of months. MH | ||||||||
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