DSCC eligible-hearing loss of 30dB or greater at any 2 of the following frequencies: 500, 1000, 2000, 4000 and 8000 Hz; or hearing loss of 35 dB or greater at any one of the frequencies 500, 1000 and 2000 Hz; involving one or both sides. Visual Impairment.
Etiologic Agent. Human immunodeficiency virus, or HIV, is the causative agent that can lead to acquired immune deficiency syndrome, or AIDS. Transmission. HIV can be found in an infected host s body fluids.
Among the key findings: 1  In addition to traditional cardiovascular risk factors for stroke, HIV-related factors such as viral load and CD4 cell count were significantly associated with the risk of stroke in one study.