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(B20.9) Hiv disease resulting in unspecified infectious or parasitic disease
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192 874 in individuals diagnosis hiv disease resulting in unspecified infectious or parasitic disease confirmed
53 831 deaths with diagnosis hiv disease resulting in unspecified infectious or parasitic disease
28% mortality rate associated with the disease hiv disease resulting in unspecified infectious or parasitic disease
Diagnosis hiv disease resulting in unspecified infectious or parasitic disease is diagnosed Men are 50.54% more likely than Women
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Men receive the diagnosis hiv disease resulting in unspecified infectious or parasitic disease
38 026 (26.2 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis hiv disease resulting in unspecified infectious or parasitic disease
15 805 (33.1 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease hiv disease resulting in unspecified infectious or parasitic disease - 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 unspecified infectious or parasitic disease
Absence or low individual and public risk
Hiv disease resulting in unspecified infectious or parasitic disease - what does this mean
Hiv is a virus that attacks the body's immune system, weakening it and making it more vulnerable to other infections and diseases. unspecified infectious or parasitic diseases can occur when the weakened immune system is unable to fight off the infection or parasite, allowing it to spread and cause serious health problems.
What happens during the disease - hiv disease resulting in unspecified infectious or parasitic disease
Hiv is a virus that attacks the immune system, weakening it and making it unable to fight off infections and other illnesses. hiv can be transmitted through contact with infected body fluids, such as blood, semen, or vaginal secretions. once hiv enters the body, it begins to replicate, leading to an increase in the number of virus particles in the body. this can lead to an infection, which can then lead to the development of various diseases, such as certain types of cancer, tuberculosis, and other unspecified infectious or parasitic diseases.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Complete physical examination
- Blood tests to check for HIV antibodies and antigen
- Urine tests to check for HIV antibodies and antigen
- Stool tests to check for HIV antibodies and antigen
- Chest X-ray to check for signs of infection
- Lymph node biopsy to check for signs of infection
- CT scan to check for signs of infection
- MRI scan to check for signs of infection
- Ultrasound to check for signs of infection
- Biopsy of affected tissue to confirm diagnosis
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal of the treatment: To reduce the symptoms of HIV disease resulting in unspecified infectious or parasitic disease and improve quality of life.
- Prescribe antiretroviral therapy to reduce viral load and improve immune system functioning.
- Prescribe anti-fungal medications to treat any fungal infections.
- Prescribe antibiotics to treat any bacterial infections.
- Prescribe anti-parasitic medications to treat any parasitic infections.
- Encourage healthy lifestyle changes such as eating a balanced diet, exercising regularly, and getting adequate rest.
- Provide emotional support to help the patient cope with the stress of living with HIV.
- Provide education about the disease and its treatment.
- Refer the patient to a support group for people living with HIV.
- Monitor the patient's condition and adjust medications as needed.
33 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Hiv disease resulting in unspecified infectious or parasitic disease - Prevention
Prevention of hiv resulting in unspecified infectious or parasitic diseases can be achieved by practicing safe sex, avoiding sharing needles, and getting tested regularly for hiv. additionally, it is important to get vaccinated for diseases that can be spread through sexual contact, such as hepatitis b, and to seek medical attention if any symptoms arise.