Investigators wished to see if they could find an association between CD4 cell count and the risk of serious non-HIV related illnesses in patients starting antiretroviral therapy.

• 调查员们想知道，他们是否找到在刚刚开始抗病毒治疗的病人中CD4细胞的数量和非HIV相关重要疾病风险之间的关系。