Utility of total lymphocyte count as a surrogate marker for CD4 counts in HIV-1 infected children in Kenya

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>In resource-limited settings, such as Kenya, access to CD4 testing is limited. Therefore, evaluation of less expensive laboratory diagnostics is urgently needed to diagnose immuno-suppression in children.</p> <p>Objective...

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Main Authors: Wamalwa Dalton C, Nderitu Moses, Maleche-Obimbo Elizabeth, Githinji Nyawira, Mbori-Ngacha Dorothy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-09-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
TLC
CD4
HIV
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/259