Asymptomatic HIV Infection
Alternate Names : HIV Infection - Asymptomatic
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Asymptomatic HIV Infection Treatment
The timing of antiretroviral therapy for asymptomatic individuals is controversial. All asymptomatic individuals with CD4 counts of less than 200 should be on therapy.
Many experts would also treat individuals with CD4 counts between 200 and 350. In the case of asymptomatic individuals with a CD4 count greater than 350, some would recommend therapy, especially if the HIV viral load is elevated (greater than 55,000 by RT-PCR or 30,000 by bDNA). However, this is a subject of debate.
Additional factors, such as patient readiness and the ability to adhere to therapy, must be taken into consideration before initiating antiretroviral therapy.
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