HOW MUCH WILL MY T CELLS INCREASE

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Viral Load and T-Cell's increase together within 3 months

In July 1999, my VL was 2,500 and T-Cells 515. Now in Sept. 1999, the VL increased to 44,000, HOWEVER, my T-Cells also increased to 785 in the same time frame. I am feeling good however. Any specific thoughts on this occurence ? Drug regimen is...

Response from Mark Holodniy, M.D., F.A.C.P., C.I.C.

Stanford University, School of Medicine

Several possibilities exist. Lab error. Lack of adherence. Concomitant illness/vaccination. Development of resistance. Or a discordant response, in which there is a true disconnect between T cell and viral load responses. You don't indicate... Read more »

how many cd4 cells will increase in every month

Hi,I got infected with HIV and i consulted doctor on 23/jan/2010 and my cd4 cells are 63 and after... Read more »

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can my white blood cells increase without meds

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IL-2 Induces Sustained CD4 Cell Increases

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IL-2 Induces Sustained CD4 Cell Increases in HIV-Infected Patients

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TORONTO, Sep 20 (Reuters Health) - The addition of recombinant interleukin-2 (IL-2) to an HIV antiretroviral therapy produces an increase in CD4+ T-cell counts,... Read more »

How Soon Should T-Cell Count Increase?

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I was infected in October 2003, diagnosed in December 2003, and went on Sustiva and Combivir December 30, 2003. My viral load went from an initial count of 125,000 down to 120, 2 weeks ago. Will probably be "undectable" soon. My question is, my... Read more »

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