Why is CD4 lower but my HIV test is negative?
This means the level of HIV in your blood is so low that it doesn't show up in tests. You still have the virus.
Last updated on 04 Jul 2023
The CD4 cell count is an indicator of immune function in patients living with HIV
Yes. The enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) tests a patient's blood sample for antibodies.
AIDS is the late stage of HIV infection that occurs when the body's immune system is badly damaged because of the virus.
The main difference is HIV-2 is characterised by lower transmissibility and reduced likelihood of progression to AIDS
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