(B00.9) Herpesviral infection, unspecified

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438 086 in individuals diagnosis herpesviral infection, unspecified confirmed
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12 841 deaths with diagnosis herpesviral infection, unspecified
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3% mortality rate associated with the disease herpesviral infection, unspecified

Diagnosis herpesviral infection, unspecified is diagnosed Men are 0.17% more likely than Women

219 423

Men receive the diagnosis herpesviral infection, unspecified

6 040 (2.8 %)

Died from this diagnosis.

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Women receive the diagnosis herpesviral infection, unspecified

6 801 (3.1 %)

Died from this diagnosis.

Risk Group for the Disease herpesviral infection, unspecified - Men and Women aged 0-5

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In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+
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in in men, the disease manifests at any ageLess common in women the disease occurs at Age 95+
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In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-94

Disease Features herpesviral infection, unspecified

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Absence or low individual and public risk
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Herpesviral infection, unspecified - what does this mean

Herpesviral infection, unspecified is caused by one of the many types of the herpes virus and is characterized by the formation of small, painful blisters on the skin or mucous membranes. these blisters can be accompanied by fever, swollen lymph nodes, and general fatigue. in some cases, the virus can cause more serious complications such as encephalitis or meningitis.

What happens during the disease - herpesviral infection, unspecified

Herpesviral infection is caused by one of the eight herpesviruses that are known to infect humans. the virus is spread through direct contact with an infected person, usually through skin-to-skin contact or contact with infected saliva, mucus, or other bodily fluids. once the virus enters the body, it can remain dormant for long periods of time in the body’s nerve cells. when the virus is reactivated, it causes a localized infection of the skin or mucous membranes, resulting in a rash, blisters, and sometimes other symptoms.

Clinical Pattern

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How does a doctor diagnose

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Treatment and Medical Assistance

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12 Days of Hospitalization Required
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Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established

Herpesviral infection, unspecified - Prevention

Herpesviral infection, unspecified, can be prevented by practicing good hygiene such as washing hands regularly, avoiding contact with infected individuals, and using condoms during sexual intercourse. vaccination may also be recommended for those at high risk of infection.

Specified forms of the disease

(J17.0*) Pneumonia in bacterial diseases classified elsewhere
(J17.1*) Pneumonia in viral diseases classified elsewhere
(J17.2*) Pneumonia in mycoses
(J17.3*) Pneumonia in parasitic diseases
(J17.8*) Pneumonia in other diseases classified elsewhere