As such, it’s an important indicator of the strength of the immune system for people with HIV.
CD4 cells are the lymphocytes targeted by HIV.
T-Cell Exhaustion
Another potential barrier to a robust CD4 count is a phenomenon calledT-cell exhaustion.
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T-cell exhaustion is one of the consequences of severe or long-term infection.
While T-cell exhaustion has been primarily associated withCD8 T-cells, CD4 T-cells can also be adversely affected.
Even so,positive lifestyle choicescan have a significant impact on overall health.
In such cases, further susceptibility testing can be initiated to indicate what new treatment regimen should be used.
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