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Hiv-1 Peptide Binding Cd8
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CD4, CD8, CD4/CD8 ratioDear Dr. Bob,I have a cd4 count of 800(350-1900, range), is 50(32-68,range), cd8 count of 266(155-1000,range), cd8 17 (14-38,range), and finally cd4/cd8 ratio of 2.99( .9-3.5 range). I do not have hiv according to the test I have taken, elisa, pcr...
Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.
The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation
Hello,You have a negative ELISA, negative PCR-DNA, and negative PCR-RNA two years after a possible exposure. You also have completely normal CD4 counts. And you're still "going crazy?" Why??? Are you upset about being HIV-negative?...
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CD8 and CD8%I have never understood the cd8 number and what the percentage means. Can you answer generally... Read more »Significance of CD8/CD8% decliningGood day Dr,My CD4 count and CD4 % is steadily rising after being on ARV's ( Truvada + Stocrin... Read more »
Articles
Peptide in Human Semen May Enhance Infectiousness of HIVThis is a transcript of a press conference that took place at CROI 2008, one of the most important HIV-related medical conferences of the year. In this transcript, Frank Kirchhoff, M.D., Ph.D., discusses new research finding that a naturally... Read more »
Focusing on CD8: The "Other T Cell" in HIV InfectionTwo types of T cells are critically important in HIV infection. Most discussion of these immune cells refers to the subset known as CD4+, which is the cell type counted during most patient visits to gauge when to start antiretroviral therapy and the... Read more »
Antiviral Activity of Virus-Specific CD8 T Cells Linked to Rate of CD4 T Cell Decline in HIV InfectionThe extent to which virus-specific CD8 T cell responses contribute to control of viral load and prevention of disease progression in HIV infection has long been a subject of conflicting data and controversy. Early tests of the ability of CD8 T cells... Read more »
Presence of Binding Antibodies in Genital Secretions of High-Risk, HIV-Uninfected Women Offers Possible Explanation of "HIV Immunity" EnigmaThere's nothing like hearing the results of studies directly from those who actually conducted the research. It is these women and men who are transforming HIV treatment and care. In this interview, you'll meet one of these impressive HIV... Read more »
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OLD DRUG, NEW INFORMATION: SF Trial of Peptide T
Posted by Anonymous
OLD DRUG, NEW INFORMATION: Recruitment to Open for Peptide T Anti-Viral Trial (Contact Diane Cenko, HIVCARE Client Outreach Coordinator, 415-353-6215 or 6259) San Francisco, Calif. - February, 2001 -- A phase II study of Peptide T to evaluate its... Read more » CD4/CD8 IS VERY IMPORTANT IN HIV DIAGNOSIS *DELETED*
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POZ + big lower cheeks + high CD8 count = DILS
Posted by BabyPeanut, 1 Reply
If you are infected with HIV and have developed swollen cheeks and ahigh CD8 count that does not go away with time then you probably have DILS. Fortunately, unless it turns into cancer, DILS is harmless. It is a good idea to have your doctor confirm... Read more » CD4 CD8
Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies
Does anybody know what other viral infections apart from HIV can cause an inverted CD4:CD8 ratio?Read more »
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