Table 1 Basal values for different variables of the studied cohort. IQR, inter-quartile range
| Variable | Median | IQR |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 35 | 29.9–41.3 |
| Body-mass index | 22 | 20.4–23.8 |
| CD4 T cell count (cells/mm3 blood) | 48 | 21–105 |
| %CD4 T cells | 5 | 2.6–7 |
| CD8 T cell count (cells/mm3 blood) | 847 | 532–1256 |
| %CD8 T cells | 69 | 60–76 |
| CD4/CD8 ratio | 0.068 | 0.03–0.12 |
| VL (HIV RNA copies/mL blood) | 328,000 | 108,000–744,000 |
| Log VL | 5.52 | 5.03–5.87 |
| CD4 T cell count increment in one year | 196 | 137–246 |