Statement on HIV - Negative Persons With Low CD4 Counts

Statement on HIV - Negative Persons With Low CD4 Counts

CDC NATIONAL AIDS HOTLINE TRAINING BULLETIN #12 - July 20, 1992
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

This is a statement from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) concerning HIV seronegative persons with low CD4 counts.

CDC is aware of a small number of persons with low CD4 counts and AIDS-like illnesses who are not infected with either HIV-1 or HIV-2. The cause of these illnesses is not known at this time. CDC is aware that several laboratories are investigating the possibility that a previously unidentified virus may be causing this condition. However, this information has not yet been confirmed, and other possible causes are being explored. If a new virus is discovered to be the cause of these AIDS-like illnesses, it should be possible to quickly develop a blood test for this virus.

CDC is reviewing AIDS case report forms to determine if any cases such as these were reported as cases of AIDS. To date, none have been found. Thus, this occurrence appears to be rare. CDC continues to recommend that persons who believe they may have been exposed to HIV seek counseling and testing.

Keywords: HIV negative persons. Immune system.

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