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.
| Language | Translation |
|---|---|
English
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Schistosomiasis [bilharziasis] |
French
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Schistosomiase [bilharziose] |
| Level | Code | Title | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | I | Certain infectious and parasitic diseases | |
| 2 | B65-B83 | Helminthiases | |
| 3 | B65 | Schistosomiasis [bilharziasis] |
| 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. |
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| Praziquantel |
Praziquantel induces a rapid contraction of schistosomes by a specific effect on the permeability of the cell membrane. The medicine further causes vacuolisation and disintegration of the schistosome tegument. |
