Multiple choice

An individual with HIV has a CD4 count of 450 or less. What does it mean?

  1. His immune system is still very healthy.

  2. He should probably start antiretroviral treatment.

  3. He no longer has HIV.

  4. He will die within a week.

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The more CD4 cells there are in a person's blood, the stronger the immune system. A CD4 cell count below 450 indicates that the person has a weak immune system and requires antiretroviral therapy.