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(B22) Human immunodeficiency virus [hiv] disease resulting in other specified diseases
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82 168 in individuals diagnosis human immunodeficiency virus [hiv] disease resulting in other specified diseases confirmed
19 830 deaths with diagnosis human immunodeficiency virus [hiv] disease resulting in other specified diseases
24% mortality rate associated with the disease human immunodeficiency virus [hiv] disease resulting in other specified diseases
Diagnosis human immunodeficiency virus [hiv] disease resulting in other specified diseases is diagnosed Men are 57.11% more likely than Women
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Men receive the diagnosis human immunodeficiency virus [hiv] disease resulting in other specified diseases
13 864 (21.5 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis human immunodeficiency virus [hiv] disease resulting in other specified diseases
5 966 (33.9 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease human immunodeficiency virus [hiv] disease resulting in other specified diseases - 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 human immunodeficiency virus [hiv] disease resulting in other specified diseases
Absence or low individual and public risk
Human immunodeficiency virus [hiv] disease resulting in other specified diseases - what does this mean
Hiv is a virus that attacks the body's immune system, weakening its ability to fight off infection and disease. as the immune system weakens, people with hiv can develop other specified diseases, such as tuberculosis, pneumonia, and certain cancers.
What happens during the disease - human immunodeficiency virus [hiv] disease resulting in other specified diseases
Hiv is a virus that attacks the body's immune system, specifically the cd4+ t cells, which are the cells responsible for fighting off infections. as the virus continues to replicate, it further weakens the immune system, leading to an increased risk of developing other infections and diseases, such as pneumonia, tuberculosis, and various types of cancer. hiv can also cause inflammation and damage to the organs, leading to a further decline in overall health.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Complete medical history and physical examination
- Laboratory tests for HIV antibodies and antigens
- CD4 count (number of CD4 cells in a milliliter of blood)
- Viral load test (quantity of HIV in the blood)
- Genetic testing (to detect mutations in the virus)
- Tissue biopsy (to assess the extent of damage to the organs)
- Imaging tests (X-ray, CT scan, MRI, ultrasound)
- Other tests (blood tests, urine tests, stool tests)
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal of the treatment: To reduce the progression of HIV and related illnesses.
- Prescribing antiretroviral therapy (ART) to suppress HIV and reduce the risk of transmitting HIV to others.
- Providing counseling and education on HIV prevention.
- Monitoring HIV viral load and CD4+ T-cell count to assess disease progression.
- Providing vaccinations and prophylaxis for opportunistic infections.
- Regularly assessing for other medical conditions related to HIV.
- Providing mental health support.
- Providing referrals to support services.
- Providing nutrition counseling.
- Providing substance abuse counseling.
- Prescribing pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for those at high risk of HIV infection.
26 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Human immunodeficiency virus [hiv] disease resulting in other specified diseases - Prevention
The best way to prevent hiv disease resulting in other specified diseases is to practice safe sex, use condoms correctly and consistently, avoid sharing needles, and get tested regularly. additionally, individuals should limit their number of sexual partners, and get vaccinated for other sexually transmitted infections which can increase the risk of hiv transmission.