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(Z20) Contact with and exposure to communicable diseases
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108 815 in individuals diagnosis contact with and exposure to communicable diseases confirmed
Diagnosis contact with and exposure to communicable diseases is diagnosed Women are 8.06% more likely than Men
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Men receive the diagnosis contact with and exposure to communicable diseases
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis contact with and exposure to communicable diseases
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease contact with and exposure to communicable diseases - 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 communicable diseases
Absence or low individual and public risk
Contact with and exposure to communicable diseases - what does this mean
Contact with and exposure to communicable diseases occurs when an individual is in close contact with someone who is infected with a disease-causing agent, such as a virus or bacteria, and is either directly or indirectly exposed to the infectious agent. this can occur through direct contact, such as touching, kissing, or sharing utensils, or through indirect contact, such as breathing in airborne droplets from a sneeze or cough.
What happens during the disease - contact with and exposure to communicable diseases
The pathogenesis of a communicable disease is the process by which it is spread from one person to another. this typically involves the transmission of the infectious agent, which can occur through direct contact with an infected person or through contact with a contaminated surface or object. inhalation of airborne particles containing the infectious agent is also a common mode of transmission. once the infectious agent has entered the body, it can cause an infection that can lead to the development of the disease.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
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Treatment and Medical Assistance
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28 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Contact with and exposure to communicable diseases - Prevention
The best way to prevent contact with and exposure to communicable diseases is to practice good hygiene by washing hands regularly, avoiding contact with people who are ill, and avoiding contact with animals, particularly wild animals. vaccinations are also essential in preventing the spread of communicable diseases.