Mean level and annual change in CD4+ and CD8+ lymphocyte counts before and after 4/96. 95% Confidence intervals are given in parentheses
| Self reported AIDS at baseline | No self reported AIDS at baseline | |
|---|---|---|
| *Represents post 4/96 slope – pre 4/96 slope. | ||
| CD4+ lymphocyte count (cells/mm3) | ||
| Mean level in 4/96 | 310.2 (288.2 to 332.1) | 404.8 (390.3 to 419.3) |
| Slope per year 10/94–4/96 | −19.4 (−32.9 to −5.9) | −13.0 (−22.2 to −3.7) |
| Slope per year 4/96–9/99 | 7.2 (2.7 to 11.7) | 1.1 (−2.0 to 4.1) |
| Difference of slopes* | 26.6 (10.3 to 42.9) | 14.1 (4.1 to 24.1) |
| CD8+ lymphocyte count (cells/mm3) | ||
| Mean level in 4/96 | 863.2 (813.0 to 913.4) | 940.5 (913.0 to 967.9) |
| Slope per year 10/94–4/96 | 6.5 (−29.2 to 42.3) | 37.3 (17.1 to 57.4) |
| Slope per year 4/96–9/99 | −12.5 (−24.6 to −0.6) | −22.1 (−28.8 to −15.5) |
| Difference of slopes* | −19.1 (−62.3 to 24.1) | −59.4 (−83.8 to −35.0) |