S71

Synonym

• Herpes simplex

Inclusions

• cold sore
• fever blister

Exclusions

• herpes simplex of eye without corneal ulcer F73
• genital herpes female X90
• genital herpes male Y72

Criteria

• vesicles with erythematous base in localised area(s)
• plus past history of similar lesions, or virological or serological evidence

Consider

• localized rash S06

ICD-10

• B00.0; B00.1; B00.8; B00.9