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STD
Screening with ELISA
Confirmatory with the
Western Blot
TREATMENT
Antiretroviral
Prophylaxis is Bactrim to prevent PCP
CD4 count to monitor patient’s current viral load.
Normal CD4:
In a healthy individual is between 500- 1500.
When a CD4 is less than 200, their immune system
is weak, and the patient is more susceptible to
infections.
With adequate treatment the CD4 count will
remain at a higher level. This is the goal.