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2 countries
ICD-10 J129
Viral pneumonia
Viral pneumonia clinical and global spread profile: 2 countries, 2 WHO outbreak events since 1998.
Viral pneumonia · ICD-10 J129 · ICD-11 CA40 · 2 WHO events across 2 countries (1998–2020).
Top affected countries
| Country | Region | Events | % of global |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sudan | EMR | 1 | 50% |
| China | WPR | 1 | 50% |
Decade summary
| Decade | Events |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 1 |
| 2020s | 1 |
WHO case 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.
Countries Affected
2
Outbreak Events
2
Year Range
1998–2020
coronavirus
ICD-10 J129
Viral pneumonia
Visualization
Global Prevalence Snapshot
Based on WHO Disease Outbreak News events (1998–2020).
Risk Level
Endemic / High Risk
Emerging / Moderate
Sporadic / Low Risk
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