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Doc stated my lab results show slightly decreased cd4 t-cells, making me predisposed to infections. hiv negative, other labs ok. what causes this?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Check again: If the tests were done because you were suspected to have an impaired immune system, then one would have to look for the cause . If this is just an incidental finding and you are healthy otherwise, I would get the test repeated in about a month to see if this is a persistent problem.

Answered 5/3/2016

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A member asked:

Doc stated my lab results show slightly decreased cd4 t-cells, making me predisposed to infections. hiv negative, other labs ok. what causes this?

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