Table 2.

Description of HIV status and medical care and services for the ECHO study sample (n=2,469): SPNS Oral Health Initiative, 15 U.S. sites, May 2007–August 2009

^aThe range for a healthy CD4 count is 500–1,000 cells/mm³. A CD4 count of <200 cells/mm³ is an indicator of an AIDS diagnosis. Source: Department of Health and Human Services (US). AIDS.gov: understand your test results: CD4 count [cited 2010 Dec 13]. Available from: URL: http://aids.gov/hiv-aids-basics/diagnosed-with-hiv-aids/understand-your-test-results/cd4-count

HIV = human immunodeficiency virus

ECHO = Evaluation Center on HIV and Oral Health

SPNS = Special Projects of National Significance

SD = standard deviation

mm³ = cubic millimeter

AIDS = acquired immunodeficiency syndrome