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Postviral depression

Last edited: 4/10/2026

Overview

Postviral depression is a mood disorder that can occur following a viral infection. While the exact mechanisms are not fully understood, it is thought to involve inflammatory and immunological responses to the infection that affect brain function.

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Special Populations

  • Depression is particularly common among adolescents with HIV/AIDS, with a prevalence of over a quarter (26.07%) 1.
  • Among adolescents with HIV/AIDS, depression prevalence is higher in females (32.15%) than males (25.07%) 1.
  • Older adolescents with HIV/AIDS (aged 15-19 years) have a higher prevalence of depression (37.09%) compared to younger adolescents (aged 10-14 years) (29.82%) 1.

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    References

    1 Ayano G, Demelash S, Abraha M, Tsegay L. The prevalence of depression among adolescent with HIV/AIDS: a systematic review and meta-analysis. AIDS research and therapy 2021. link

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      The prevalence of depression among adolescent with HIV/AIDS: a systematic review and meta-analysis. — Ayano G, Demelash S, Abraha M, Tsegay L AIDS research and therapy (2021)
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