Herpes simplex keratitis

Description

This is a viral disease from the herpesviridae family caused by both Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) and type 2 (HSV-2). Infection with the herpes virus is categorized into one of several distinct disorders based on the site of infection. This diagnosis is a condition in which the eye's cornea, the front part of the eye, becomes infected and inflamed.

Index terms

Herpes simplex keratitis
HSV - [herpes simplex virus] keratitis
disciform keratitis

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herpes keratitis
herpesviral keratitis
herpetic keratitis
Infectious epithelial keratitis
Neurotrophic keratopathy
Stromal keratitis
Endotheliitis
Herpesviral keratitis or keratoconjunctivitis
Herpesviral keratitis or keratoconjunctivitis, dendritic
HSV - [herpes simplex virus] dendritic keratitis
dendritic keratitis
herpes simplex dendritic keratitis

Exclusions from above levels

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

Sibling codes

1F00.11 – Herpes simplex infection of eyelid
1F00.1Y – Other specified herpes simplex infection of the eye
1F00.1Z – Herpes simplex infection of the eye, unspecified

Foundation entity

Herpes simplex keratitis – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1188755650

Part of: 1F00.1: Herpes simplex infection of the eye › 1F00: Herpes simplex infections › 01: Certain infectious or parasitic diseases