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(B23.0) Acute hiv infection syndrome
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471 358 in individuals diagnosis acute hiv infection syndrome confirmed
13 519 deaths with diagnosis acute hiv infection syndrome
3% mortality rate associated with the disease acute hiv infection syndrome
Diagnosis acute hiv infection syndrome is diagnosed Men are 40.08% more likely than Women
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Men receive the diagnosis acute hiv infection syndrome
8 276 (2.5 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis acute hiv infection syndrome
5 243 (3.7 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease acute hiv infection syndrome - Men and Women aged 30-34
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-79
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 80-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 75-95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-74
Disease Features acute hiv infection syndrome
Absence or low individual and public risk
Acute hiv infection syndrome - what does this mean
Acute hiv infection syndrome is the initial stage of hiv infection that occurs shortly after the virus is transmitted. it is characterized by a flu-like illness with symptoms such as fever, swollen lymph nodes, rash, sore throat, fatigue, and muscle and joint pain. it is caused by the rapid replication of the virus in the body, which leads to an overactive immune response.
What happens during the disease - acute hiv infection syndrome
Acute hiv infection syndrome is caused by the rapid replication of hiv in the body. this leads to an overactive immune response, resulting in an increased production of inflammatory cytokines, which can lead to a range of symptoms, including fever, rash, fatigue, headache, and enlarged lymph nodes. in addition, the virus can directly infect cells throughout the body, leading to further damage and destruction.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Complete medical history and physical examination
- Blood tests for HIV antibodies
- HIV RNA/PCR test
- Complete Blood Count (CBC)
- Liver function tests
- CD4 count
- Viral load test
- Urine test
- Stool test
- Chest X-ray
- Lumbar puncture
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal: To reduce the amount of HIV virus in the body and prevent the progression of the disease.
- Prescribing antiretroviral therapy (ART) to suppress HIV replication
- Providing medication to treat opportunistic infections
- Administering prophylaxis to prevent opportunistic infections
- Educating the patient about HIV/AIDS and its transmission
- Providing emotional support and counseling
- Conducting regular check-ups to monitor HIV levels in the body
- Referring the patient to other healthcare providers for additional services
17 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Acute hiv infection syndrome - Prevention
The best way to prevent acute hiv infection syndrome is to practice safe sex, use condoms, and get tested regularly. additionally, it is important to avoid sharing needles or other drug paraphernalia, and to get vaccinated for other sexually transmitted diseases.