Friday, 13 May 2016

Basic facts about AIDS

AIDS stands for acquired immune deficiency syndrome. AIDS is also referred to as advanced HIV infection or late-stage HIV. Someone with AIDS may develop a wide range of other health conditions including: pneumonia, thrush, fungal infections, TB, toxoplasmosis and cytomegalovirus.  There is also an increased risk of developing other life-limiting conditions, including cancer and brain illnesses.  CD4 count refers to the number of T-helper cells in a cubic millilitre of blood. When a person’s CD4 count drops below 200 cells per millilitre of blood, they are said to have AID.

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