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HIV, PCP Pneumonia. Taking ART, Truvada. How Long Will It Take For CD4 Count To Increase?
I am a 29 year old male and was diagnosed two months ago wih HIV and PCP pneumonia . I started ART one month ago with Truvada and Reyetez. I was wondering how long it would take for my CD4 count to increase to a healthy level and my viral load drop to an undetectable level. My last blood work at the hospital showed a viral load ~100,000 and my CD4 count was less than 10. I don t smoke or drink, never miss my ART meds and live a very healthy life style.
Wed, 26 Dec 2012
Hi,
Welcome to HCM.
There is no hard and fast rule for human system. Each one of us will respond differently.
You can see good response within 4-8 weeks time.
To get undetectable viral load, it may take 6 months to a year. Adherence of the drug is very important.
Get well soon.
Dr S.murugan
Welcome to HCM.
There is no hard and fast rule for human system. Each one of us will respond differently.
You can see good response within 4-8 weeks time.
To get undetectable viral load, it may take 6 months to a year. Adherence of the drug is very important.
Get well soon.
Dr S.murugan
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