A96.2: Lassa fever
You have been infected by Lassa viruses.
Lassa viruses occur in West Africa. You can get infected by coming into contact with the bodily fluids of mice. The viruses can also be absorbed by unwashed food or breathed in as dust. You can catch it by coming into contact with the excretions of an infected person.
These viruses can cause hemorrhaging. This may involve bloody spots on the skin, for example. You may also have fever and soreness in your limbs. In severe cases you may also suffer seizures and lose consciousness.
Lassa viruses can also cause headaches and a sore throat. The liver, lungs and brain can also be affected. In that case, you may be seriously ill.
Additional indicator
On medical documents, the ICD code is often appended by letters that indicate the diagnostic certainty or the affected side of the body.
- G: Confirmed diagnosis
- V: Tentative diagnosis
- Z: Condition after
- A: Excluded diagnosis
- L: Left
- R: Right
- B: Both sides
Further information
Note
This information is not intended for self-diagnosis and does not replace professional medical advice from a doctor. If you find an ICD code on a personal medical document, please also note the additional indicator used for diagnostic confidence.Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the ICD diagnosis code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.
Source
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