HIV AND INTERMEDIATE IMMUNE-DEFICIENCY

Authors
ADELSTEIN S MCKNIGHT I PETHEBRIDGE AM
Citation
S. Adelstein et al., HIV AND INTERMEDIATE IMMUNE-DEFICIENCY, Medical journal of Australia, 164(2), 1996, pp. 109-110
Citations number
6
Categorie Soggetti
Medicine, General & Internal
Journal title
Medical journal of Australia → ACNP
ISSN journal
0025729X
Volume
164
Issue
2
Year of publication
1996
Pages
109 - 110
Database
ISI
SICI code
0025-729X(1996)164:2<109:HAII>2.0.ZU;2-W
Abstract
Intermediate immune deficiency is defined by a CD4 cell count between 500/mu L and 200/mu L. This phase is one of increasing therapeutic int ervention, mostly for minor infections of skin and mucous membranes an d mostly manageable within general practice. Most people with HIV begi n antiretroviral therapy during this phase. Regular monitoring of CD4 cell count is essential for making appropriate therapeutic decisions a nd for determining prognosis.