“CD4 count narrows the differential for potential causes of pulmonary infection in the context of HIV and AIDS >200 cells/µL <200 cell...
“CD4 count narrows the differential for potential causes of pulmonary infection in the context of HIV and AIDS
| >200 cells/µL | <200 cells/µL = AIDS, high risk for opportunistic infection and malignancy | <50 cells/µL |
|---|---|---|
| Histiocytosis Lymphoma (non-Hodgkin mostly) Cytomegalovirus Recurrent bacterial pneumonia (AIDSdefining illness) | Pneumocystis pneumonia Tuberculosis Kaposi’s sarcoma | Mycobacterium avium |
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