Marsielle, France–(ENEWSPF)–April 21, 2016. The use of cannabis does not adversely impact CD4 T-cell count in patients co-infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and hepatitis C, according to data published online ahead of print in the journal Drug and Alcohol Review. CD4 cells are white blood cells that fight infection.
French investigators assessed the self-reported use of cannabis on immune function in a cohort of nearly 1,000 patients co-infected with HIV and hepatitis C.…
