Table 4 The occurrence of peripheral cytopenias in the different WHO immunological classes
WHO Immunological class | Anaemia | Leucopenia | Thrombocytopenia |
|---|---|---|---|
(CD4 cells/μl) [N] | (n) % | (n) % | (n) % |
No deficiency (>500) [16] | (7) 43.8 | (3) 18.8 | (0) 0 |
Mild (350–499) [19] | (9) 45.0 | (5) 25.0 | (4) 20 |
Advanced (200–350) [20] | (13) 68.4 | (6) 31.6 | (4) 21 |
Severe (<200) [26] | (22) 84.6 | (14) 58.9 | (14) 53.8 |
P-values | <0.05 | <0.05 | <0.05 |