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(Z20.6) Contact with and exposure to human immunodeficiency virus [hiv]
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108 815 in individuals diagnosis contact with and exposure to human immunodeficiency virus [hiv] confirmed
Diagnosis contact with and exposure to human immunodeficiency virus [hiv] is diagnosed Women are 8.06% more likely than Men
50 023
Men receive the diagnosis contact with and exposure to human immunodeficiency virus [hiv]
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis contact with and exposure to human immunodeficiency virus [hiv]
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease contact with and exposure to human immunodeficiency virus [hiv] - Men aged 5-9 and Women aged 0
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-89
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 90-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 90-95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-89
Disease Features contact with and exposure to human immunodeficiency virus [hiv]
Absence or low individual and public risk
Contact with and exposure to human immunodeficiency virus [hiv] - what does this mean
Hiv is transmitted through direct contact with bodily fluids such as blood, semen, or vaginal fluid, typically through unprotected sexual contact, sharing of needles, or from mother to baby during pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding. it can also be spread through contact with infected blood, such as through blood transfusions or sharing of needles, syringes, or other injection equipment.
What happens during the disease - contact with and exposure to human immunodeficiency virus [hiv]
The pathogenesis of hiv begins when the virus enters the body through direct contact with infected bodily fluids, such as blood, semen, or vaginal secretions. once inside, hiv infects and destroys cd4+ t-cells, a type of white blood cell that is essential for the body's immune system. as the virus continues to replicate, it can lead to a weakened immune system, leaving the body vulnerable to a variety of infections and diseases.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical examination
- Blood tests
- Urine tests
- Saliva tests
- Stool tests
- Genetic testing
- T-cell count testing
- Lymphocyte count testing
- Viral load testing
- P24 antigen testing
- Western blot test
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main Goal: Treating HIV
- Educating patients on HIV transmission and prevention
- Providing HIV testing and counseling
- Administering antiretroviral therapy (ART) to reduce viral load and prevent HIV transmission
- Offering HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) to reduce the risk of HIV infection
- Providing post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) to reduce the risk of HIV infection
- Providing support and resources for HIV-positive patients
- Referring patients to specialists for additional care and support
28 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Contact with and exposure to human immunodeficiency virus [hiv] - Prevention
The best way to prevent contact with and exposure to hiv is to practice safe sex by using a condom, avoid sharing needles, and get tested regularly. additionally, people should be educated on the risks of hiv and the importance of testing and prevention.