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(B22.0) Hiv disease resulting in encephalopathy
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82 168 in individuals diagnosis hiv disease resulting in encephalopathy confirmed
19 830 deaths with diagnosis hiv disease resulting in encephalopathy
24% mortality rate associated with the disease hiv disease resulting in encephalopathy
Diagnosis hiv disease resulting in encephalopathy is diagnosed Men are 57.11% more likely than Women
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Men receive the diagnosis hiv disease resulting in encephalopathy
13 864 (21.5 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis hiv disease resulting in encephalopathy
5 966 (33.9 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease hiv disease resulting in encephalopathy - Men aged 45-49 and Women aged 30-34
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 10-79
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-9, 80-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-9, 20-24, 70-74, 80-95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 10-19, 25-69, 75-79
Disease Features hiv disease resulting in encephalopathy
Absence or low individual and public risk
Hiv disease resulting in encephalopathy - what does this mean
Hiv encephalopathy is caused by the direct effect of the virus on the brain, which can lead to a variety of neurological and behavioral symptoms. it is characterized by a progressive decline in cognitive and motor functions, as well as changes in personality and behavior. the virus can attack the brain directly or indirectly, resulting in a disruption of the normal functioning of the brain.
What happens during the disease - hiv disease resulting in encephalopathy
Hiv encephalopathy is caused by the direct infection of the central nervous system by hiv, or by the indirect effects of hiv on the brain. the virus can cause inflammation, damage to nerve cells, and reduced blood flow to the brain, leading to a range of neurological symptoms, including cognitive impairment, motor problems, and dementia. in addition, hiv can also activate latent viruses in the brain, such as the herpes virus, which can cause inflammation and further damage to the brain.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
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Treatment and Medical Assistance
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26 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Hiv disease resulting in encephalopathy - Prevention
The best way to prevent hiv disease resulting in encephalopathy is to practice safer sex, use condoms, and get tested regularly. additionally, avoiding sharing needles and syringes and avoiding contact with infected blood, semen, and vaginal fluids can help reduce the risk of transmission.