CA40.1
category
Viral pneumonia
Definition
A disease of the pulmonary system, caused by an infection with a viral source. This disease is characterised by fever, lethargy, headache, myalgia, vomiting, or coughing. Transmission is by inhalation of infected respiratory secretions. Confirmation is by identification of the viral source in a sputum sample.
Inclusions
- bronchopneumonia due to viruses other than influenza viruses
Exclusions
- Aspiration pneumonitis due to anaesthesia during labour or delivery
(JB0C.0) - Congenital pneumonia
(KB24) - Idiopathic interstitial pneumonitis
(CB03) - Influenza
- Pneumonitis due to solids or liquids
(CA71) - Pulmonary complications of anaesthesia during pregnancy
(JA67.0) - Pulmonary complications of anaesthesia during the puerperium
(JB43.0) - Severe acute respiratory syndrome
(1D65) - aspiration pneumonia
(CA71.0) - lipid pneumonia
(CA71.1)