-AIDS related complex
Secondary pathological conditions
1.AIDS related Complex :manifestations are caused by HIV.
The case shows nonspecific symptoms,of low-grade fever,fatigue,diarrhea and loss of weight,and persistent generalized lymphadenopathy,specially in children.
2.Secondary pathological conditions:
Arise from immun dysfunction.
-Infection:cases of AIDS are susceptible to varied infections,as the respiratory,that may be life-treatening.
-Autoimmune and neurologic disorders.
-Malignancy:sarcomas.
Immune deficiency is irreversible and threatens life.Disease is fatal within years,usually from:
-secondary infection,specially the viral.
-malignancy.
Diagnosis:
Clinical manifestations are nonspecific,undiagnostic.
AIDS however may be suspected in high-risk individuals suffering for long from vague disease,not responding to given treatment,to be confirmed by laboratory diagnosis.
Laboratory Diagnosis: based on presence of viruses and formation of HIV antibodies.Blood testing of the infected becomes positive 1-3 monthafter infection.
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