CD4 Variability in Malawi: Implications for Use of a CD4 Threshold of 500 Cells/mm3 Versus Universal Eligibility for Antiretroviral Therapy

Our data show low accuracy of a single CD4 count for individuals with observed CD4 counts of 350-650 cells/mm3. We hope our data will be interesting to programs making decisions around continued use of CD4 thresholds versus adopting WHO universal eligibility for ART.

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