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What are cd4+ t cells? and what does it mean if they are raised? i have mbl deficiency, low igm & igg3. raised crp & serum amyloid a

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Cd4 are lymphocytes: cd4 stands for cell determinant 4 which is a protein in the cell membrane. Cd4 are lymphocytes that help modulate the response in cellular immunity. Deficiencies in cell mediated immunity predisposes patients to infections like Pneumocystis jirovechi

Answered 7/2/2015

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What are cd4+ t cells? and what does it mean if they are raised? i have mbl deficiency, low igm & igg3. raised crp & serum amyloid a

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