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CD4 Lymph Count and Associated
HIV Opportunistic Infections and Neoplasms in United States
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CD4
Count
Cells/cumm |
Opportunistic infection or neoplasm
|
Freq
% |
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>500
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Polydermatomal herpes zoster |
5-10
|
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200-500
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Mycobacterium tuberculosis |
2-20
|
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Oral hairy leukoplakia |
40-70
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Thrush (Candida pharyngitis) |
40-70
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Candid vaginitis |
15-30
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Kaposi sarcoma (male) |
15-30
|
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Recurrent bacterial pneumonia |
15-20
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Cervical carcinoma |
1-2
|
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100-200
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Pneumocystis carinii
pneumonia |
15-60
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Herpes simplex, chronic
ulcerations |
5-10
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Histoplasmosis capsulatum
(disseminated) |
0-20
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By knowing the CD4 count, you can help prevent
expected infections. Start them profolactically on:
- Septra to prevent PCP and toxoplasmosis
- Acyclovir to prevent herpes
- Possibly even an antifungal
CD4
counts continued
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