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what is the CD4 T cell level that would warrant antiviaral drug? is it bellow 500 mm3?
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Below 200 when you start having a risk for OIs.
500-1500^ is the normal CD4 range.
Due to the toxicity of HAART medications, they don't like to start meds any earlier than necessary.
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Well is it true that when CD4 count falls bellow 500 you start to get symptoms from oppurtunistic infection, why do docs wait as far as 350?
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It's below 350. At 350 most doctors start getting the medication choices for you to chose from.
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