(B20.4) Hiv disease resulting in candidiasis

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192 874 in individuals diagnosis hiv disease resulting in candidiasis confirmed

53 831 deaths with diagnosis hiv disease resulting in candidiasis

28% mortality rate associated with the disease hiv disease resulting in candidiasis

Etiology Pathogenesis Clinical Pattern Diagnostics Treatment Prevention

Diagnosis hiv disease resulting in candidiasis is diagnosed Men are 50.54% more likely than Women

145 181

Men receive the diagnosis hiv disease resulting in candidiasis

38 026 (26.2 %)

Died from this diagnosis.

100

47 693

Women receive the diagnosis hiv disease resulting in candidiasis

15 805 (33.1 %)

Died from this diagnosis.

Risk Group for the Disease hiv disease resulting in candidiasis - Men and Women aged 35-39

In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-9, 20-79

Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 10-19, 80-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-5, 10-14, 70-74, 90-95+

In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 5-9, 15-69, 75-89

Disease Features hiv disease resulting in candidiasis

Absence or low individual and public risk

Hiv disease resulting in candidiasis - what does this mean

Hiv disease resulting in candidiasis occurs when the hiv virus weakens the immune system, allowing the fungus candida to grow and spread in the body, leading to infection and symptoms such as white patches in the mouth, throat, and other areas.

What happens during the disease - hiv disease resulting in candidiasis

Hiv disease can lead to candidiasis by weakening the immune system, allowing the overgrowth of the fungus candida albicans. this fungus is normally present in the body, but with a weakened immune system, it can grow out of control, leading to an infection. this infection can manifest as thrush, a white coating on the tongue and inside of the mouth, or other forms of candidiasis, such as vaginal yeast infections.

Clinical Pattern

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How does a doctor diagnose

Blood tests to detect HIV antibodies
Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test to detect HIV genetic material
Tissue biopsy to look for signs of candidiasis
Culture tests to identify the type of Candida infection
Antifungal drug sensitivity tests
Fungal antigen tests
Serological tests to detect antibodies to Candida species
Immunofluorescence microscopy to detect Candida species

Treatment and Medical Assistance

Main Goal: Treat HIV disease resulting in candidiasis.

Prescribe antifungal medications
Prescribe antiretroviral medications
Monitor HIV viral load
Provide patient education about the disease
Provide patient education about nutrition and lifestyle changes
Provide counseling about stress management
Monitor patient for signs and symptoms of infection
Monitor patient for side effects of medications
Perform laboratory tests to monitor disease progression

33 Days of Hospitalization Required

Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established

Hiv disease resulting in candidiasis - Prevention

The best way to prevent hiv disease resulting in candidiasis is to practice safe sex, get tested regularly, and use condoms correctly and consistently. additionally, hiv positive individuals should receive early antiretroviral therapy to reduce their viral load and prevent the progression of the disease.

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