Preferred Label : Herpes simplex conjunctivitis;
ICD-11 definition : This is a viral disease from the herpesviridae family caused by both Herpes simplex
virus type 1 (HSV-1) and type 2 (HSV-2). Infection with the herpes virus is categorized
into one of several distinct disorders based on the site of infection. This diagnosis
is with inflammation of the conjunctiva (the outermost layer of the eye and the inner
surface of the eyelids).;
ICD-11 synonym : HSV - [herpes simplex virus] conjunctivitis; HSV conjunctivitis; herpes simplex virus conjunctivitis; Herpesviral conjunctivitis;
Origin ID : 1019078921;
Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
This is a viral disease from the herpesviridae family caused by both Herpes simplex
virus type 1 (HSV-1) and type 2 (HSV-2). Infection with the herpes virus is categorized
into one of several distinct disorders based on the site of infection. This diagnosis
is with inflammation of the conjunctiva (the outermost layer of the eye and the inner
surface of the eyelids).
