The immunological patterns associated with AIDS presentation independently of demographic factors were of course lower CD4+% T cells (AOR 0.996 for each unit more, 95%CI 0.993–0.998, P = 0.008) but also higher CD38+CD8+% (AOR 1.049 for each unit more, 95%CI 1.004–1.096, P = 0.033). Here, CD4 is linked to AIDS.