(B20) Human immunodeficiency virus [hiv] disease resulting in infectious and parasitic diseases

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192 874 in individuals diagnosis human immunodeficiency virus [hiv] disease resulting in infectious and parasitic diseases confirmed
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53 831 deaths with diagnosis human immunodeficiency virus [hiv] disease resulting in infectious and parasitic diseases
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28% mortality rate associated with the disease human immunodeficiency virus [hiv] disease resulting in infectious and parasitic diseases

Diagnosis human immunodeficiency virus [hiv] disease resulting in infectious and parasitic diseases is diagnosed Men are 50.54% more likely than Women

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Men receive the diagnosis human immunodeficiency virus [hiv] disease resulting in infectious and parasitic diseases

38 026 (26.2 %)

Died from this diagnosis.

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Women receive the diagnosis human immunodeficiency virus [hiv] disease resulting in infectious and parasitic diseases

15 805 (33.1 %)

Died from this diagnosis.

Risk Group for the Disease human immunodeficiency virus [hiv] disease resulting in infectious and parasitic diseases - Men and Women aged 35-39

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In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-9, 20-79
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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+
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In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 5-9, 15-69, 75-89

Disease Features human immunodeficiency virus [hiv] disease resulting in infectious and parasitic diseases

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Absence or low individual and public risk
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Human immunodeficiency virus [hiv] disease resulting in infectious and parasitic diseases - what does this mean

Hiv is a virus that weakens the body's immune system, making it more vulnerable to infectious and parasitic diseases. it is transmitted through contact with bodily fluids, such as blood, semen, and vaginal fluids, as well as through sharing needles and other drug-injecting equipment. hiv can also be passed from mother to child during pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding. hiv can lead to aids, a serious condition that weakens the body's ability to fight off infections and other diseases.

What happens during the disease - human immunodeficiency virus [hiv] disease resulting in infectious and parasitic diseases

Hiv is a virus that attacks the immune system, specifically the cd4 cells, which are a type of white blood cell that helps the body fight off infections and other diseases. hiv is transmitted through contact with certain bodily fluids, such as blood, semen, and vaginal fluids, and can be spread through unprotected sexual contact, sharing needles, and from mother to child during pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding. once the virus enters the body, it begins to replicate and spread, leading to a weakened immune system and increased susceptibility to infectious and parasitic diseases.

Clinical Pattern

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Treatment and Medical Assistance

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33 Days of Hospitalization Required
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Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established

Human immunodeficiency virus [hiv] disease resulting in infectious and parasitic diseases - Prevention

The best way to prevent hiv is to practice safe sex, use condoms, get tested regularly, and avoid sharing needles or other drug paraphernalia. additionally, it is important to get vaccinated for other sexually transmitted infections (stis) that can increase the risk of hiv transmission. finally, getting educated on hiv prevention and treatment is key to reducing the risk of contracting the virus.