ICD-10 Specific code B56: African trypanosomiasis
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 |
|---|---|
English
|
African trypanosomiasis |
French
|
Trypanosomiase africaine |
Hierarchical position
| Level | Code | Title | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | I | Certain infectious and parasitic diseases | |
| 2 | B50-B64 | Protozoal diseases | |
| 3 | B56 | African trypanosomiasis |
Contents
| Code | Title | |
|---|---|---|
| B56.0 | Gambiense trypanosomiasis | |
| B56.1 | Rhodesiense trypanosomiasis | |
| B56.9 | African trypanosomiasis, unspecified |
Indicated medicines
| Active Ingredient | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |