ICD-10 Specific code A26.7: Erysipelothrix septicaemia

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 Erysipelothrix septicaemia
Flag for French language  French Sepsis à Erysipelothrix

Hierarchical position

Level Code Title
1 I Certain infectious and parasitic diseases
2 A20-A28 Certain zoonotic bacterial diseases
3 A26 Erysipeloid
4 A26.7 Erysipelothrix septicaemia

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.

Piperacillin

Piperacillin is a broad-spectrum, semisynthetic penicillin. Piperacillin exerts bactericidal activity by inhibition of both septum and cell-wall synthesis.