G05.1: Encephalitis, myelitis and encephalomyelitis in viral diseases classified elsewhere
You have a viral flu.
You have been infected with influenza viruses. Influenza viruses are transmitted via the air or skin.
Typical symptoms of influenza are muscle aches, headaches and a high temperature.
Due to the inflammation, you may have breathing difficulties.
Your brain has become inflamed by the flu virus. When the brain is inflamed, a person can lose consciousness and get cramp attacks. You often have severe headaches. You may behave and think differently. You may sometimes no longer be able to control your own movements.
Additional indicator
On medical documents, the ICD code is often appended by letters that indicate the diagnostic certainty or the affected side of the body.
- G: Confirmed diagnosis
- V: Tentative diagnosis
- Z: Condition after
- A: Excluded diagnosis
- L: Left
- R: Right
- B: Both sides
Further information
Note
This information is not intended for self-diagnosis and does not replace professional medical advice from a doctor. If you find an ICD code on a personal medical document, please also note the additional indicator used for diagnostic confidence.Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the ICD diagnosis code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.
Source
Provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).
