When Does Low T-cells Diagnose Aids

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Understanding CD4 Cells and CD4 Cell Tests

The Basics CD4 Count and HIV CD4 Count and HIV Treatment CD4 Cell Test The Bottom Line The Basics Your immune system protects your body by fighting germs and infections.White blood cells are an important part of your immune system. HIV infects and destroys a type of white blood cell called aCD4 cell (sometimes called a T-cell). When the immune system loses too many CD4 cells, it becomes weak and isunable to fight off germs. At...

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just diagnosed hiv, good t-cell,low viral load, but very high crp

dear robert frascino,i am from germany, 34 years old and i was diagnosed hiv three weeks ago which was a big shock. i had a kind of infect that did not go away, fewer, nightsweats,cough. very hig crp nobody found something..the third doktor made...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello Sven,CRP increases as a result of inflammation. It's a nonspecific test. Anemia is a fairly common condition in those of us who are positively charged. There are a number of potential underlying causes of HIV-associated anemia. Check out... Read more »

Just diagnosed -- Very low T cells

I was diagnosed + on 2/4. On 2/13 I found out my VL was 37,650 and my t-cells were 182. Now I have a slight cold but generally I feel fine. I'm terrified about the risks I face until I can meet again with my doc and an HIV specialist (this...

Response from Benjamin Young, M.D., Ph.D.

Rocky Mountain CARES

Thank you for your question.I don't think that you have to avoid crowds, though I'd be careful to wash your hands with warm water and soap if you come into contact with someone with the flu or bad cold.Your defenses are down, but... Read more »

Low T cells and Low CD4

My boyfriend was diagnosed last year with HIV, at the time his VL=80 and CD4 = 260. I am wondering why his CD4 was so low yet his VL was also low. I thought by the time you get to cd4-260 the VL would be in the thousands. Can you explain this. After...

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

Stanford University, School of Medicine

I can't really explain that, but we do see this on occasion. Stopping HIV meds would be a bad idea, as he would likely lose the CD4 cells that he recovered with HIV treatment, and if his CD4 count dips below 200, he is at great risk of... Read more »

low viral load, low t-cells

I was diagnosed with hiv recently, and my viral load is only 1,200, but my t-cell count is 282, which surprised my doctor, so I am starting medication. What does it mean that both numbers are low? ...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,There are a number of reasons for seemingly discordant HIV plasma viral load and absolute CD4 cell counts. Before I launch into a major discussion, however, I'd suggest you have your tests repeated. When possible it's helpful to have... Read more »

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My husband was diagnosed with AIDS

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

My husband was recently diagnosed with AIDS when he came down
with PCP. This has been a devastating blow. My first HIV test
came back negative. What is going to happen? I have so many
questions and so few answers. Our (new) doctor put him on the
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hsv2 and low white blood cell count

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

Could having hsv2 delay hiv antibody results(keep coming up negative but positve)? And could a low white blood cell count 3.9 normal is 3.8- 10.5 be a sign of possible aids or hiv becoming aids even though negative on antibody test and negative on... Read more »

Diagnosed with HIV and AIDS at the same time!!!!

Posted by icantbelieve, 9 Replies

Last April, viral load over 500.000 and cd4 count 191. Overwhelming. I've been sad, lonely, on meds, always tired, lost weight, appetite, no one knows, live away from my family, no partner, with an infection on my skin since April that impairs my... Read more »

questions for someone just diagnosed with AIDS

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My boyfriend of 4 years has just been diagnosed with AIDS. He is un-insured/ undocumented and in the hospital(in Los Angeles) and is currently battling toxoplasmosis. He has a very low CD4 count of 23 I want to do what I can do help him. I... Read more »

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