Herpes simplex infections

Definition

Any condition caused by an infection with herpes simplex virus (human herpesviruses 1 and 2). Confirmation is by identification of herpes simplex virus type 1 or 2.

Exclusions

• Herpangina (1F05.1)

6 subordinate codes

• 1F00.0Herpes simplex infection of skin or mucous membrane
• 1F00.1Herpes simplex infection of the eye
• 1F00.2Herpes simplex infection of central nervous system
• 1F00.3Disseminated herpes simplex infection
• 4B4YOther specified diseases of the immune system
• 4B4ZDiseases of the immune system, unspecified

Nearby in Viral infections characterised by skin or mucous membrane lesions

• 1E70-1E7ZInfections due to poxvirus
• 1E80-1E8ZHuman papillomavirus infection of skin or mucous membrane
• 1E90-1E91.ZVaricella zoster virus infections
• 1F01Roseola infantum
• 1F02Rubella
• 1F03Measles
• 1F04Erythema infectiosum
• 1F05Picornavirus infections presenting in the skin or mucous membranes