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How Important Is The Cd4/cd8 Ration? Does It Ever Go Back To Normal Ranges?

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Silver Spring, MD
September 19, 2024
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The CD4/CD8 ratio is an important marker in HIV management. It helps assess the balance between helper T cells (CD4) and suppressor T cells (CD8). A normal CD4 count ranges between 500 and 1,500 cells per cubic millimeter.

- Importance
- Indicates immune system health.
- Helps monitor HIV progression and treatment Show Full Answer

The CD4/CD8 ratio is an important marker in HIV management. It helps assess the balance between helper T cells (CD4) and suppressor T cells (CD8). A normal CD4 count ranges between 500 and 1,500 cells per cubic millimeter.

- Importance:
- Indicates immune system health.
- Helps monitor HIV progression and treatment effectiveness.

- Returning to Normal:
- With effective antiretroviral therapy (ART), CD4 counts can increase over time, improving the CD4/CD8 ratio.
- Regular monitoring and adherence to ART are crucial for achieving and maintaining healthier immune function.

For more detailed information, please refer to the resources provided in my knowledge base.

September 19, 2024
A myHIVteam Member

Yeah, and I was told concerning the CD8 cells. Let’s you know how many of your cells are doing the actual fighting 🤺🥷🤺for example you have 50 cells and you get your test results back and it says 46 😊then that would indicate 46 of your cells are working/fighting out of 50 😍which is really really good.😊 I love these questions keep asking because information is power.💥💥💥 The more questions 🥰you ask the more information you will receive 🤗and the more power you will gain. 🫂Love you all.🥰

September 20, 2024

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