B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease resulting in infectious and parasitic diseases
B20.1: HIV disease resulting in other bacterial infections
HIV disease resulting in other bacterial infections (B20.1) is a medical condition where a person with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) develops additional bacterial infections. HIV is a virus that attacks the immune system, making it harder for the body to fight off illnesses and infections. In this case, the weakened immune system cannot effectively combat certain bacterial infections that a healthy immune system might manage without assistance. These bacterial infections can manifest in various ways, including pneumonia, skin infections, or infections in the digestive tract. Symptoms can vary widely, depending on the site of the bacterial infection. It's important to remember that these bacterial infections occur as a result of the immune system's impairment due to HIV, meaning they are secondary to the primary diagnosis of HIV.
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