ICD-10 Specific code B78: Strongyloidiasis
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
|
Strongyloidiasis |
French
|
Anguillulose [strongyloïdose] |
Hierarchical position
| Level | Code | Title | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | I | Certain infectious and parasitic diseases | |
| 2 | B65-B83 | Helminthiases | |
| 3 | B78 | Strongyloidiasis |
Contents
| Code | Title | |
|---|---|---|
| B78.0 | Intestinal strongyloidiasis | |
| B78.1 | Cutaneous strongyloidiasis | |
| B78.7 | Disseminated strongyloidiasis | |
| B78.9 | Strongyloidiasis, 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. |