Description

HIV disease clinical stage 4 refers to the most advanced stage of HIV infection, characterized by severe immune system damage and the presence of opportunistic infections or cancers. This stage indicates a critical need for medical intervention and management to prevent further health deterioration.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that this term may be used in various clinical settings, including hospitals and specialty clinics. It is important to maintain a formal register and avoid colloquial terms. Interpreters might hear variations such as 'etapa terminal del VIH' or 'VIH avanzado', which should be avoided in formal contexts.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient has been diagnosed with HIV disease clinical stage 4 without mention of tuberculosis or malaria.

ES: El paciente ha sido diagnosticado con enfermedad del VIH etapa clínica 4 sin mencionar la tuberculosis o la malaria.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing stage 4 with earlier stages; mispronouncing 'VIH' as 'VHI'; using informal language that may not be appropriate in clinical contexts.