B33.1: Ross River disease
You have been infected by certain viruses that often cause pain in the joints.
There are various kinds of viruses. You have been infected by the so-called Ross River virus. This virus originates in Australia and Papua New Guinea, in particular. They are transmitted by mosquitoes.
If you are infected with the viruses, the symptoms usually occur after a few days. Various joints are often painful. They may also get stiff, swell up, and turn red. You also sometimes get a skin rash. A high temperature may accompany the illness, for example.
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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