West Nile Encephalitis
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📋Overview
West Nile Encephalitis is a neurological condition caused by infection with the West Nile virus, a mosquito-borne flavivirus. It represents the severe neuroinvasive form of West Nile virus infection, characterized by inflammation of the brain. The term 'West Nile Encephalitis' is often used interchangeably with 'West Nile Neuroinvasive Disease,' which includes encephalitis, meningitis, and acute flaccid paralysis caused by the virus.
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Medical codes (for reference)
UMLS CUI: C0751583ICD-10-CM
A92.31
MeSH
D014901
SNOMED CT (US)
392662004
Codes are provided for reference and interoperability. They are not a diagnosis.
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