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ICD-10 code: B00.8

Chapter: Certain infectious and parasitic diseases

Other Forms of Herpesviral Infections

Herpesviral infections are caused by a family of viruses known as herpesviruses. There are eight different types of herpesviruses that can infect humans, each causing a specific form of herpesviral infection. While herpes simplex virus 1 and 2 (HSV-1 and HSV-2) are the most commonly known types, there are other forms of herpesviral infections that are less well-known but can still cause significant health problems.

  1. Cytomegalovirus (CMV)

    2. CMV is a common virus that can infect people of all ages. While most people who are infected with CMV have no symptoms, it can cause serious illness in people with weakened immune systems. CMV can be transmitted through bodily fluids, such as saliva, blood, urine, and breast milk.

  2. Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)

    3. EBV is the virus that causes infectious mononucleosis, also known as "mono" or the "kissing disease." It is transmitted through saliva and can cause symptoms such as fever, sore throat, swollen lymph nodes, and fatigue. While most people recover from mono without serious complications, it can cause more severe illness in people with weakened immune systems.

  3. Varicella-zoster virus (VZV)

    4. VZV is the virus that causes chickenpox and shingles. While chickenpox is a common childhood illness that usually resolves on its own, shingles can be a painful and debilitating condition that can occur later in life. VZV is transmitted through respiratory secretions and contact with fluid from chickenpox or shingles blisters.

  4. Human herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6)

    5. HHV-6 is a common virus that infects most people by the age of two. While HHV-6 usually causes no symptoms, it can cause a rash and fever in some people, especially young children. It has also been linked to more serious illnesses such as encephalitis, a condition that causes inflammation of the brain.

  5. Human herpesvirus 7 (HHV-7)

    6. HHV-7 is a virus that is closely related to HHV-6. It is transmitted through respiratory secretions and can cause a rash and fever in some people. It has also been linked to more serious illnesses such as pityriasis rosea, a skin condition that causes a rash.

If you suspect that you may have a herpesviral infection, it is important

Diagnosis Codes for Other forms of herpesviral infections | B00.8

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