ICD-10 Specific code B05.3: Measles complicated by otitis media
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
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English
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Measles complicated by otitis media |
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English
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Postmeasles otitis media |
Hierarchical position
| Level | Code | Title | |
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| 1 | I | Certain infectious and parasitic diseases | |
| 2 | B00-B09 | Viral infections characterized by skin and mucous membrane lesions | |
| 3 | B05 | Measles | |
| 4 | B05.3 | Measles complicated by otitis media |
Indicated medicines
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Cefprozil belongs to a sub-group of beta-lactam antibiotics, cephalosporins. It is bactericidal and acts by inhibiting synthesis of bacterial cell wall. The bactericidal action of cefprozil results from inhibition of cell-wall synthesis. |
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Erythromycin exerts its antimicrobial action by binding to the 50S ribosomal sub-unit of susceptible microorganisms and suppresses protein synthesis. Erythromycin is bacteriostatic and bactericidal depending on its concentration and the type of organism. |