Herpes simplex infection of skin or mucous membrane

Description

A disease of the skin and mucous membranes, caused by an infection with herpes simplex virus type 1 or 2. This disease is characterised by vesicles, or may be asymptomatic. Transmission is by direct contact. Confirmation is by identification of herpes simplex virus type 1 or 2.

Exclusions from above levels

1F05.1 – Herpangina
NE83.1 – Infection arising from device, implant or graft, not elsewhere classified

Child codes

1F00.00 – Herpes simplex infection of skin
1F00.01 – Herpes simplex labialis
1F00.02 – Herpes simplex gingivostomatitis
1F00.03 – Disseminated cutaneous herpes simplex infection complicating other skin diseases
1F00.0Y – Other specified herpes simplex infection of mucous membrane
1F00.0Z – Herpes simplex infection of mucous membrane, unspecified

Foundation children elsewhere

1A94 – Anogenital herpes simplex infection

Sibling codes

1F00.1 – Herpes simplex infection of the eye
1F00.2 – Herpes simplex infection of central nervous system
1F00.3 – Disseminated herpes simplex infection
1F00.Y – Other specified herpes simplex infections
1F00.Z – Herpes simplex infections, unspecified

Foundation entity

Herpes simplex infection of skin or mucous membrane – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1897656051

Allowed postcoordination axes

Part of: 1F00: Herpes simplex infections › 01: Certain infectious or parasitic diseases