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Cell Count, Viral Load, and Clinical Outcome in Patients with HIV Infection after Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy
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A combination of powerful anti-HIV drugs known as highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) can prevent AIDS-related complications in persons with HIV infection. Two laboratory tests, CD4 cell count and viral load, are used to monitor patients' response to HAART. CD4 count …
