Viral pneumonia

Definition

A disease of the pulmonary system, caused by an infection with a viral source. This disease is characterised by fever, lethargy, headache, myalgia, vomiting, or coughing. Transmission is by inhalation of infected respiratory secretions. Confirmation is by identification of the viral source in a sputum sample.

Exclusions

• aspiration pneumonia
• Influenza with pneumonia, virus not identified
• Severe acute respiratory syndrome
• lipid pneumonia
• Idiopathic interstitial pneumonitis
• Aspiration pneumonitis due to anaesthesia during labour or delivery
• Pulmonary complications of anaesthesia during pregnancy
• Congenital pneumonia
• Pneumonitis due to solids and liquids
• Pulmonary complications of anaesthesia during the puerperium

Inclusions

• bronchopneumonia due to viruses other than influenza viruses

Subcategories (4)