ICD-10 Specific code B70: Diphyllobothriasis and sparganosis

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 Diphyllobothriasis and sparganosis
Flag for French language  French Diphyllobothriase et sparganose

Hierarchical position

Level Code Title
1 I Certain infectious and parasitic diseases
2 B65-B83 Helminthiases
3 B70 Diphyllobothriasis and sparganosis

Contents

Code Title
B70.0 Diphyllobothriasis
B70.1 Sparganosis

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.
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