title: The use of total lymphocyte count (TLC) as an independent criterion for initiating HAART in resource-poor countries.
abstract: Total lymphocyte count (TLC) is a simple marker for monitoring HIV disease in resource-poor setting. A value of 1.2 x 10(9)l(-1) could be used as an independent criterion for starting antiretroviral treatment, since it is highly predictive of a low CD4 count warranting intervention.
authors.affiliation: Department of Health, Special Preventive Programme Office, 5/F Yaumatei Jockey Club Clinic, 145 Battery Street, Yaumatei, Kowloon, Hong Kong. ss_lee@dh.gov.hk
authors.forename: Shui-Shan
authors.initials: SS
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.forename: Ka-Hing
authors.initials: KH
authors.lastname: Wong
mesh_terms: D023241:Antiretroviral Therapy, Highly Active; D018791:CD4 Lymphocyte Count; D003906:Developing Countries; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000276:immunology*; D015497:HIV-1; D006801:Humans; D018655:Lymphocyte Count; D011203:Poverty