HIV-positive people track the progress of their disease with blood tests that measure the number of:

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HIV targets and destroys Helper T cells (also known as CD4+ T cells), which are a crucial component of the immune system. Therefore, tracking the number of Helper T cells in the blood gives an indication of the progression of the disease. A decrease in the number of Helper T cells indicates that the virus is replicating and causing damage to the immune system.

HIV-Positive People Track the Progress of Their Disease with Blood