ICD-10 Specific code A26.8: Other forms of erysipeloid

Specific codes in ICD-10 are unique alphanumeric designations used to identify and categorize diseases, disorders, and conditions. They consist of 3-5 characters, including both letters and numbers, that provide a high level of detail and specificity.

Translations

Language Translation
Flag for English language  English Other forms of erysipeloid
Flag for French language  French Autres formes d'érysipéloïde

Hierarchical position

Level Code Title
1 I Certain infectious and parasitic diseases
2 A20-A28 Certain zoonotic bacterial diseases
3 A26 Erysipeloid
4 A26.8 Other forms of erysipeloid

Indicated medicines

Active Ingredient Description
Floxacillin

Flucloxacillin is an isoxazolyl penicillin of the β-lactam group of antibiotics which exerts a bactericidal effect upon many Gram-positive organisms including β-lactamase-producing staphylococci and streptococci.

Minocycline

Minocycline is a semi-synthetic derivative of tetracycline. Minocycline inhibits protein synthesis in susceptible bacteria. In common with other tetracyclines it is primarily bacteriostatic and has a similar spectrum of activity to other tetracyclines.