Viral Load Low And Cd4 Low

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Low Viral load and Low CD4

My Viral load is non detectable and my CD4 is very low 77. Someone told me that this can't be and that my viral load should be much higher because of my low CD4. ...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,With such limited information it's difficult for me to comment specifically. In general it is true that in untreated HIV disease as the CD4 count plummets the HIV plasma viral load often increases. I don't know if you are on... Read more »

Low Viral Load low CD4

I am a widower, got infected in 1999, was diagnosed HIV+ in Sep 2004 and have commenced treatment.... Read more »

Response from Gerald Pierone, M.D. »

Low viral load, but low CD4 and calcium channel blockers

Hi,My doctor has just got back my labs and is a bit baffled but my low viral load, 500 copies. But... Read more »

Response from Keith Henry, M.D. »

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cd4 or viral load

Posted by Lilly, 2 Replies

When starting to think about treatment, does either counts (cd4s or viral load) play a bigger role? My viral load has recently dropped, but so has my cd4's. My counts are all still at a comfortable level for me with no meds, but at the clinic... Read more »

cd4 at 35 and viral load 521 advice please!!!!

Posted by poliwog, 5 Replies

I just got back my labs. I started on Combivir and Kaletra 6 months ago. My viral load was over 100K and mt cd4 at 90. Afer 6 months my VL wentr way down but my cd4 count is 35. I was given two meds to fight any possible secondary infections and... Read more »

CD4, 320 , Viral load 26000, what to do??????

Posted by david73, 8 Replies

Hi ,I'm a 36 yr old ,new to this site and new to this world of hiv.
I have a Dr . that specializes in hiv, I was diagnosed 5 mos ago.and my last blood test was done last week and results are in today ...... cd4 320, viral load 26000. this is the 4... Read more »

MAC. & low cd-4

Posted by danni, 3 Replies

i am terrified, i just learned that i have mac. my viral load is 87,000, my cd-4; only 14. my doc. did start meds for me, but i can't get past the fear that it's too late. with my blood counts, is mac, a sure death sentence? i appreciate any... Read more »

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