CD4 Count and its Correlation with HIV

CD4 count What are CD4 Cells? CD4 cells are white blood cells that play an important role in the immune system. Your CD4 cell count gives you an indication of the health of your immune system, your body’s natural defense system against pathogens, infections and illnesses. CD4 cells are sometimes also called T-cells, T-lymphocytes, or helper cells. CD4 Count A CD4 count         Read More …

Effect of Co-infection – TB and HIV Treatment

HIV and TB coinfection What is the link between HIV and TB? When people have a damaged immune system, such as people with HIV who are not receiving antiretroviral treatment, the natural history of TB is altered. Instead of there being a long latency phase between infection and development of disease, people with HIV can become ill with active TB disease within weeks to         Read More …