Acute hepatitis B virus infection
ICD-10 Code
B16
Acute hepatitis B virus infection
Definition
A new infection by the hepatitis B virus, which can be transmitted by direct contact of infected blood with mucous membranes or open areas of the skin. Signs and symptoms may include loss of appetite, joint and muscle pain, low-grade fever and stomach pain. Two to six percent of adults progress to a chronic infection, while 90% of infants become chronically ill. A vaccine is available for those at risk.
Also known as acute hepatitis B — per MONDO
Also identified as
Affected Organs
| Organ | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Alimentary part of gastrointestinal system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Alimentary part of gastrointestinal system | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Liver | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Liver | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |