ICD-11 code : 1D61.0;
Preferred Label : Argentinian haemorrhagic fever;
ICD-11 definition : A disease endemic to the Argentine Pampas that is caused by an infection with Junín
virus and that is characterized by haemorrhagic and neurological manifestations and
high lethality (10-30%). The disease begins with a 6-14 day-lasting prodromic phase.
Argentinian haemorrhagic fever presents with fever, myalgia, erythema, conjunctival
injection, non-menstrual uterine bleeding, epistaxis, haematemesis, melena, haematuria,
or shock. Around 20-30% of patients advance to a neurological and hemorrhagic phase.
Survivors have a long convalescence period. Transmission occurs by inhalation, consumption,
or direct contact with excretions and bodily fluids from infected rodents. Diagnosis
occurs by identification of Junín virus from blood or mucosal secretions samples.;
ICD-11 synonym : Argentine haemorrhagic fever; AHF - [Argentinian haemorrhagic fever];
ICD-11 acronym : AHF;
Origin ID : 257166193;
UMLS CUI : C0019097;
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A disease endemic to the Argentine Pampas that is caused by an infection with Junín
virus and that is characterized by haemorrhagic and neurological manifestations and
high lethality (10-30%). The disease begins with a 6-14 day-lasting prodromic phase.
Argentinian haemorrhagic fever presents with fever, myalgia, erythema, conjunctival
injection, non-menstrual uterine bleeding, epistaxis, haematemesis, melena, haematuria,
or shock. Around 20-30% of patients advance to a neurological and hemorrhagic phase.
Survivors have a long convalescence period. Transmission occurs by inhalation, consumption,
or direct contact with excretions and bodily fluids from infected rodents. Diagnosis
occurs by identification of Junín virus from blood or mucosal secretions samples.