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(Y64.0) Contaminated medical or biological substance, transfused or infused
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16 576 in individuals diagnosis contaminated medical or biological substance, transfused or infused confirmed
3 301 deaths with diagnosis contaminated medical or biological substance, transfused or infused
20% mortality rate associated with the disease contaminated medical or biological substance, transfused or infused
Diagnosis contaminated medical or biological substance, transfused or infused is diagnosed Men are 2.75% more likely than Women
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Men receive the diagnosis contaminated medical or biological substance, transfused or infused
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Women receive the diagnosis contaminated medical or biological substance, transfused or infused
3 301 (41.0 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease contaminated medical or biological substance, transfused or infused - Men aged 75-79 and Women aged 30-34
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 30-34, 50-54, 60-69, 75-79
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-29, 35-49, 55-59, 70-74, 80-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-29, 40-49, 55-95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 30-39, 50-54
Disease Features contaminated medical or biological substance, transfused or infused
Absence or low individual and public risk
Contaminated medical or biological substance, transfused or infused - what does this mean
Contaminated medical or biological substance, transfused or infused is a type of disease that can occur when a patient is given a medical or biological substance that is contaminated with bacteria, viruses, or other organisms. this contamination can occur due to inadequate sterilization, improper storage of the substance, or if the substance is not properly tested for safety prior to use.
What happens during the disease - contaminated medical or biological substance, transfused or infused
The pathogenesis of this disease is due to the introduction of a contaminated medical or biological substance, either through transfusion or infusion, into the body. this can cause a variety of symptoms, depending on the nature of the contamination, including fever, chills, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and rash. in more severe cases, the contamination can lead to sepsis, organ failure, and even death.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Obtain a detailed medical history from the patient.
- Order a complete blood count and chemistry panel.
- Perform a physical examination.
- Obtain a sample of the transfused or infused substance.
- Perform cultures of the transfused or infused substance.
- Perform a serological test for the specific disease.
- Perform a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test.
- Perform an immunofluorescence assay (IFA) test.
- Perform a western blot test.
- Perform a flow cytometry test.
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal of the treatment: To reduce the risk of infection from the contaminated medical or biological substance, transfused or infused.
- Perform a physical examination on the patient.
- Order laboratory testing to confirm the diagnosis.
- Administer antibiotics to treat the infection.
- Monitor the patient's vital signs.
- Provide supportive care, such as oxygen and fluids.
- Provide counseling to the patient and family.
- Educate the patient and family about the risks of infection.
- Replace any contaminated medical or biological substances.
- Dispose of any contaminated materials according to regulations.
- Ensure proper sterilization and disinfection of medical equipment.
- Ensure proper storage and handling of medical or biological substances.
18 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Contaminated medical or biological substance, transfused or infused - Prevention
The prevention of a contaminated medical or biological substance, transfused or infused, can be achieved by following strict safety protocols and procedures including proper storage and handling of the substances, proper sterilization of equipment, and by ensuring that all personnel involved in the process have the necessary training and qualifications.