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CD4 Percentage
The percent of lymphocytes (white blood cells) that are CD4 cells.
This measurement is less likely to vary in between blood tests than
C CD4 count, but CD4 count remains a more reliable measure of
immune function than CD4 percentage for most people.
See Also: CD4 Cell Count
CD4 Cell

CD4 Receptor
A specific molecule present on the surface of a CD4 cell. HIV
recognizes and binds to a CD4 receptor and a coreceptor to gain
entry into a host cell.
See Also: CD4 Cell
Coreceptor

CD8 Cell
Also called a cytotoxic T lymphocyte (CTL), killer T cell, or
suppressor T cell. A type of white blood cell that is able to identify
and kill cells infected with bacteria, viruses, or other foreign invaders.

CDC
See: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

CDCINFO
A service sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC) to provide referrals, education, and information
about topics including HIV/AIDS, other sexually transmitted
diseases (STDs), immunizations, and disease outbreaks. The
CDCINFO hotline number is 1-800-CDCINFO (232-4636).

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