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Recovered from meningitis 6 months ago. now had recent immune tests, doc said slightly low cd4 t-cells. did this illness impair my immune system?

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Response: Doubt that the meningitis permanently adversely affected your immune system. The basic measures can vary slightly, and unless you have HIV causing this, would find little if any concern regarding a slightly low CD-4 count. However, not knowing more particulars, can only comment generically.

Answered 5/4/2016

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A member asked:

Recovered from meningitis 6 months ago. now had recent immune tests, doc said slightly low cd4 t-cells. did this illness impair my immune system?

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