EXHIBIT 23(b)












INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT


We consent to the use in this Registration Statement No. 333-59798 relating to
8,200,800 shares of Common Stock of CEL-SCI Corporation on Post-Effective
Amendment No. 1 to Form S-1 of our report dated December 20, 2001, appearing in
the Prospectus, which is a part of this Registration Statement, and to the
reference to us under the heading "Experts" in such Prospectus.


Deloitte & Touche LLP



McLean, Virginia
January 30, 2002