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Lymphocytes

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Barrie, ON

My Lymphocytes levels are 1.7, is that normal?

August 7, 2022
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Lymphocytes are a type of white blood cell crucial for the immune system. In the context of HIV:

- CD4 Lymphocytes (Helper T Cells): These cells help organize other immune cells to respond to infections. HIV specifically targets and destroys CD4 cells, weakening the immune system
- CD8 Lymphocytes (Killer T Cells): These Show Full Answer

Lymphocytes are a type of white blood cell crucial for the immune system. In the context of HIV:

- CD4 Lymphocytes (Helper T Cells): These cells help organize other immune cells to respond to infections. HIV specifically targets and destroys CD4 cells, weakening the immune system.
- CD8 Lymphocytes (Killer T Cells): These cells kill infected cells. HIV infection can impair their function, making it harder for the body to fight infections and cancers.

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July 27, 2024

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