Share

Action point

accreditation

Beware of companies that advertise vitamins, supplements and herbal remedies that can increase your CD4 count; these are all scams.

There is no such thing as an “immune booster” to raise your CD4 count or “cure” your HIV. The only way to increase your CD4 is to use antiretroviral drugs (ARV) which stops HIV from replicating.

As your viral load goes down, your immune system will start to repair itself and your CD4 count will slowly go up to higher levels again.

The current South African recommendation for when to start treatment is when the CD4 count is below 500 cells/mm3.

Read more on preventing HIV infection.

We live in a world where facts and fiction get blurred
Who we choose to trust can have a profound impact on our lives. Join thousands of devoted South Africans who look to News24 to bring them news they can trust every day. As we celebrate 25 years, become a News24 subscriber as we strive to keep you informed, inspired and empowered.
Join News24 today
heading
description
username
Show Comments ()
Editorial feedback and complaints

Contact the public editor with feedback for our journalists, complaints, queries or suggestions about articles on News24.

LEARN MORE