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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

6 subordinate codes

Nearby in Pneumonia