FAQs About CD4 (T-Cell) Count From The Body's "Ask the Experts" Forums

From The Body's "Ask the Experts" Forums

The Basics | Increasing CD4 Count | What's a Normal CD4 Count Rise? | Pregnancy & CD4 | CD4 Drops

The Basics

Increasing CD4 Count

What's a Normal CD4 Count Rise?

How much can I expect my CD4 count to rise? Will it ever peak?
Should I be concerned that my CD4 percentage has not gone up in two years?
If I get my CD4 count up to 500 and viral load undetectable, am I back to "normal"?
Can an elevated CD4 count be an early indicator of HIV infection?
My CD4 percentage has increased 3 percent over the last seven months I've been on meds. Is that good progress?
I've been on meds for six months and my CD4 count has only gone up by three. What's going on?

Pregnancy & CD4

CD4 Drops

For frequently asked questions on other HIV/AIDS topics, click here.

This article was provided by The Body's "Ask the Experts" Forums.

More on CD4 (T-Cell) Tests

My Health Tracker

Assess Your Risk for HIV

U.S. ASO Finder

Find a Therapist

What Really Fuels the HIV/AIDS Epidemic in Black America?

Top 10 HIV/AIDS-Related Clinical Developments of 2011

Ten HIV/AIDS Stories that Defined 2011

Tennessee Senator: It's Virtually Impossible for Heterosexuals to Contract HIV From Sex: A Blog Entry by Kellee Terrell

The Culture War in the Black HIV/AIDS Movement Is Hurting Us All

More >>

The Body is a service of Remedy Health Media, LLC, 250 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10107. The Body and its logos are trademarks of Remedy Health Media, LLC, and its subsidiaries, which owns the copyright of The Body's homepage, topic pages, page designs and HTML code. General Disclaimer: The Body is designed for educational purposes only and is not engaged in rendering medical advice or professional services. The information provided through The Body should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or a disease. It is not a substitute for professional care. If you have or suspect you may have a health problem, consult your health care provider.