Viral hepatitis
ICD-10 Code
B15-B19
Viral hepatitis
Definition
An acute or chronic inflammation of the liver parenchyma caused by viruses. Representative examples include hepatitis A, B, and C, cytomegalovirus hepatitis, and herpes simplex hepatitis.
Also known as Hepatitis viral, viral Hepatitis, viral human hepatitis, Viruses caused hepatitis, Viruses hepatitis — per MONDO
Also identified as
- DOID 1884 per MONDO
- ICD10CM B15-B19 per MONDO
- ICD9 573.1 per MONDO
- MESH D006525 per MONDO
- NCIT C35124 per MONDO
- SCTID 3738000 per MONDO
- UMLS C0042721 per MONDO
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 |