Description

Encephalitis due to human immunodeficiency virus Type 1 is an inflammation of the brain caused by the HIV-1 virus. This condition can lead to severe neurological complications and requires prompt medical attention.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that the term may be used in various clinical settings, including neurology and infectious disease consultations. Common variants include 'encefalitis por VIH' or 'encefalitis por virus de inmunodeficiencia humana', but it is crucial to use the glossary term in formal contexts to avoid confusion.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with Encephalitis due to human immunodeficiency virus Type 1 after presenting with neurological symptoms.

ES: El paciente fue diagnosticado con encefalitis debido al virus de inmunodeficiencia humana tipo 1 tras presentar síntomas neurológicos.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing encephalitis with meningitis; mispronouncing 'inmunodeficiencia'; using informal terms instead of the clinical term.