Total Lymphocyte Count as surrogate marker for CD4 Cell Count in HIV-Infected Individuals in Gondar University Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia

Total Lymphocyte Count as surrogate marker for CD4 Cell Count in HIV-Infected Individuals in Gondar University Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The high cost of CD4 count estimation in resource-limited countries is a major challenge in initiating patients on highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART). Therefore, assessment of inexpensive and simple laboratory diagnostic ma...

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Main Authors: Wondimeneh Yitayih, Ferede Getachew, Yismaw Gizachew, Muluye Dagnachew
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-07-01
Series:AIDS Research and Therapy
Subjects:
Total lymphocyte count
CD4 counts
HAART
Surrogate marker
Online Access:http://www.aidsrestherapy.com/content/9/1/21

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