Laboratory indices of prognosis in HIV infection.
The progression of a HIV seropositive patient from an asymptomatic infection or persistent generalised lymphadenopathy to AIDS is dependent on many factors. The most useful prognostic indicators appear to be CD4 + lymphocyte count, beta 2-microglobulin level, anti-p24 antibody titre and p24 antigenaemia. The use of a combination of prognostic indices can enhance the accuracy of the prediction.
Cooper
E H
EH
Unit for Cancer Research, University of Leeds, UK.
Lacey
C J
CJ
D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000097:blood* / Q000209:etiology; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006679:HIV Seropositivity / Q000097:blood; D006801:Humans; D011379:Prognosis; D012307:Risk Factors; D013601:T-Lymphocytes / Q000145:classification; D013997:Time Factors