Research in Mozambique has found that the introduction of rapid point-of-care CD4 testing* almost halved the number of patients who dropped out before starting antiretroviral therapy (ART), and nearly ...

A cheaper laboratory test that helps guide anti-retroviral drug treatment for people with HIV/AIDS may be just as effective as a more sophisticated test, a group of international researchers has found ...

Living with HIV means becoming fluent in a language of numbers that might seem confusing at first but actually hold the key to your health and future. Two numbers in particular – your viral load and ...

CD4+ T cells, or helper T cells, are one type of lymphocyte that helps coordinate the immune response against infection and disease. They interact and activate other cells in the immune system. The ...

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) attacks CD4 cells, which are a small part of the white blood cells. In acute HIV, white blood cell count may drop slightly but still look “normal.” A white blood ...

People living with HIV in rural areas of Uganda need improved access to vital medical equipment to test their levels of immunity and guide antiretroviral treatment. The Ministry of Health has promised ...