Yes. There are people who have started ARV treatment with a very low CD4 count-sometimes even 1 or 2 cells. The majority of them have recovered their immune system as a result of the ARV therapy.<\/p>\n
According to several studies, however, it is more difficult and it takes more time to increase the CD4 count if you start at a low count as compared to the situation when you start at a relatively high count, say from 200-350.<\/p>\n
The best way to support your immune system is to choose a potent ARV combination and to be really adherent.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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