(A81) Atypical virus infections of central nervous system

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34 594 in individuals diagnosis atypical virus infections of central nervous system confirmed
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23 959 deaths with diagnosis atypical virus infections of central nervous system
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69% mortality rate associated with the disease atypical virus infections of central nervous system

Diagnosis atypical virus infections of central nervous system is diagnosed Women are 13.30% more likely than Men

14 997

Men receive the diagnosis atypical virus infections of central nervous system

11 649 (77.7 %)

Died from this diagnosis.

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Women receive the diagnosis atypical virus infections of central nervous system

12 310 (62.8 %)

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Risk Group for the Disease atypical virus infections of central nervous system - Men aged 70-74 and Women aged 65-69

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In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 5-9, 20-24, 30-89
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Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-5, 10-19, 25-29, 90-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-1, 5-14, 25-29, 90-95+
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In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-5, 15-24, 30-89

Disease Features atypical virus infections of central nervous system

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Absence or low individual and public risk
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Atypical virus infections of central nervous system - what does this mean

Atypical virus infections of the central nervous system occur when a virus enters the brain or spinal cord and causes an inflammation of the tissue. this is usually caused by direct contact with infected bodily fluids or through airborne particles. symptoms can include fever, headache, confusion, seizures, and paralysis.

What happens during the disease - atypical virus infections of central nervous system

Atypical virus infections of the central nervous system are caused by a variety of viruses that can enter the body through the nose, mouth, or other mucous membranes. once inside, these viruses can spread to the brain and spinal cord, causing inflammation and damage to the neurons. in some cases, the virus can remain dormant in the body, only to reactivate and cause symptoms years later. symptoms can vary depending on the virus, but can include headaches, confusion, seizures, fever, and paralysis. treatment usually involves antiviral medications, but in some cases, supportive care may be necessary to reduce symptoms.

Clinical Pattern

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Treatment and Medical Assistance

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46 Days of Hospitalization Required
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Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established

Atypical virus infections of central nervous system - Prevention

Atypical virus infections of the central nervous system can be prevented by practicing good hygiene, such as regularly washing hands, avoiding contact with people who are ill, and avoiding contact with contaminated surfaces. vaccines are also available for some viruses that can cause atypical infections of the central nervous system.

Specified forms of the disease

(A81.0) Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease
(A81.1) Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis
(A81.2) Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy
(A81.8) Other atypical virus infections of central nervous system
(A81.9) Atypical virus infection of central nervous system, unspecified