Table 2.
CD4+ cell count, plasma VL, presence of neuropsychological impairment, and CSF VL in the young and aged HIV+ cohort
| Group | CD4* | Log plasma VL* | Log CSF VL | NPI | ARV+/− |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 50 (young) | 70.2 ± 151.9 (n = 29) | 4.53 ± 1.39 (n = 29) | 3.14 ± 1.35 (n = 30) | 9 HAD, 9 MCMD, 3 NPI, 10 NPI-O, 5 unable, 2 normal | 16/15 |
| 50 and older (aged) | 241.2 ± 325.4 (n = 25) | 3.64 ± 1.70 (n = 23) | 2.64 ± 1.25 (n = 21) | 1 HAD, 2 MCMD, 3 NPI, 7 NPI-O, 2 NPI-U, 4 unable, 6 normal | 14/10 |
n number of independent donors, MCMD minor cognitive motor deficits
*p < 0.05