The Incidence of AIDS-Defining Illnesses at a Current CD4 Count ≥200 Cells/µL in the Post–Combination Antiretroviral Therapy Era

Abstract

The incidence of ADIs was higher in individuals with a current CD4 count of 500-749 cells/µL compared to those with a CD4 count of 750-999 cells/µL, but did not decrease further at higher CD4 counts. Results were similar in patients virologically suppressed on combination antiretroviral therapy, suggesting that immune reconstitution is not complete until the CD4 increases to >750 cells/µL.