Does a high t cell count mean HIV/AIDS?
On One Hand: High T Cells Do Not Indicate HIV/AIDSHaving a high T-cell (a cell of the immune system) count does not indicate the presence of HIV infection in an individual. In fact, HIV infection leads to a decrease in the level of T cells, and people with AIDS have a low T-cell count, according to Medline Plus.On the Other: High T-Cell Count Has Other CausesAlthough HIV/AIDS does not lead to a high T-cell count, other medical problems may. These include a type of leukemia known as acute lymphocytic leukemia, mononucleosis (“mono”) and multiple myeloma, a cancer affecting the bone marrow.Bottom LineA high T-cell count is not an indication of HIV/AIDS. However, it may be a sign of other health problems.
