Document 0083 DOCN M9650083 TI HIV and advanced immune deficiency. DT 9605 AU Marriott D; McMurchie M; Department of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, St; Vincent's Hospital, Sydney, NSW. SO Med J Aust. 1996 Jan 15;164(2):111-2. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/96158830 AB Advanced immune deficiency is defined as a CD4 cell count below 200/microL. This phase is marked by considerable medical intervention requiring close coordination between general practitioner and specialist, with the goal of minimising the patient's time in hospital. The patient must be assisted with the psychological adjustments that lead to death with dignity. Managing HIV in all its manifestations will make a great difference to the quality of both life and death. DE Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/IMMUNOLOGY/*THERAPY *Clinical Medicine CD4 Lymphocyte Count Human JOURNAL ARTICLE SOURCE: National Library of Medicine. NOTICE: This material may be protected by Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.Code).