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What Stage Does CD4 Count Of 821 In HIV 1 Positive Indicate ?
My father is aged 53 years.He was tested for HIV 1 positive.His CD4 count is 821.He has no health problems at present.Is he on an advance stage or initial stage?
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cd4 count 821 is good and not very low .
it indicate he has good immunity .
count less than 350 need high treatment and less than 200 count known as AIDS pt.
so from cd4 count he is not in advance stage ,
do cd4 test regularly to watch response of treatment
i hope i have answered your question.
cd4 count 821 is good and not very low .
it indicate he has good immunity .
count less than 350 need high treatment and less than 200 count known as AIDS pt.
so from cd4 count he is not in advance stage ,
do cd4 test regularly to watch response of treatment
i hope i have answered your question.
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