I am hiv positive I was on treatment last 2 months my my doctor told me that I don't want to drink it will decrease the cd4 counts .my cd4 count went I noticed before 2 months 160 ,actually I am not drinking too much once i am with my friends I drink minimum 1 to 1 and half beer maximum. Please clarify that If I will drink beer in future, will there be any problem?

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Dr. Cheth AnHIV Specialist1yrs exp

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CD 4 should improve, according to the studies, if you maintain regular, scheduled ART with good habits it will increase.

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Dr. Ketan RanpariyaHIV Specialist12yrs exp

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It s advisable to avoid drink.

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