--- Quote ---So, is there any possibility to reach 0.9 or even 1.0 cd4:cd8 ratio while i am positive and i am on treatment?
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Yes, you might, and its already nearly there with 0.89.
--- Quote ---the normal range for the CD4:CD8 ratio is between 0.9 and 1.9.+- meaning about 1 to 2 CD4 cells for every CD8 cell.
In untreated HIV the CD4:8 ratio drops over time. Once below 1, it is sometimes called an "inverted CD4/CD8 ratio" meaning the immune balance is off (altered immune function) and immune activation (linked to the whole chronic inflammation).
You might see this number change over time as you have now started HIV treatment, but there is not much you can do about it as far as I'm aware so also no point stressing about it. --- End quote ---
Leon82:
Hey guys...i was looking again at my first blood work, before starting treatment.... I was tested positive in Syphilis 5,31 but i had syphilis 10 years ago, so doctor said it was normal... and in anti-HBs 1000 mIU/ml and anti-HAV 7.50 S/CO but i had done the vaccines for Hepatitis A & B some months ago, so this sounds normal too. BUT I also noticed i was tested positive for toxoplasma 13.60 and CMV 250.0 AU/ml But my doctor didn't mention anything. Is this normal? Do you think i need extra treatment?
Thank you for replies xxx
Tonny2:
ojo. Hi Leon… do you have a cat? it seems that you have been expose to the parasite of toxoplasma and herpes CMV. I guess because of your immune system being a strong you don’t have to worry about it, but I recommend you to be proactive and talk to your doctor about it and try to investigate more about this situation. Remember that a patient with knowledge is a better patient.… If you were in an AIDS situation you could be in problems, but like I said, talk to DOCTOR about it… Hugs
Leon82:
I do have a cat, yes... My doctor told me to do vaccine against herpes, but not yet... he told me to do it later. I didn't know CMV has to do with herpes. Thank you for your reply Tony! Hugs xxx