B34.1: Enterovirus infection, unspecified site

You have a disease that is caused by viruses.

There are various kinds of viruses. You have been infected with enteroviruses.

Enteroviruses can cause many different illnesses. These include, for example, the common cold, summer flu, or inflammations of the eyes or skin. It may be that the virus does not cause many problems, but you may also become seriously ill. Enteroviruses are transmitted person-to-person, for example by coughing, sneezing or shaking hands. The viruses can also be transmitted via objects that a sick person has handled.

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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