Predicting AIDS-related events using CD4 percentage or CD4 absolute counts
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The extent of immunosuppression and the probability of developing an AIDS-related complication in HIV-infected people is usually measured by the absolute number of CD4 positive T-cells. The percentage of CD4 positive cells is a more...
Main Authors: | Donabedian Haig, Khuder Sadik, Pirzada Yasmin |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2006-08-01
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Series: | AIDS Research and Therapy |
Online Access: | http://www.aidsrestherapy.com/content/3/1/20 |
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