A97.9: Dengue, unspecified
You have been infected by dengue fever.
Dengue fever is caused by viruses. You can get infected by being bitten by an infected mosquito. The disease occurs in tropical and sub-tropical regions.
If it is mild you can feel sick or be nauseous. You may also have very sore limbs, headaches and stomach ache. Pinkish spots or papules may appear on the skin.
If it is severe, you may experience bleeding. There may be spots or patches of bleeding on the skin. But the bleeding can also affect internal organs. You may vomit blood. You may also have severe circulatory problems. Organs such as the liver, heart and kidneys can get seriously damaged. You can also fall unconscious.
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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