ICD-10 Specific code A28.2: Extraintestinal yersiniosis
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 |
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English
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Extraintestinal yersiniosis |
French
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Yersiniose extra-intestinale |
Hierarchical position
| Level | Code | Title | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | I | Certain infectious and parasitic diseases | |
| 2 | A20-A28 | Certain zoonotic bacterial diseases | |
| 3 | A28 | Other zoonotic bacterial diseases, not elsewhere classified | |
| 4 | A28.2 | Extraintestinal yersiniosis |
Indicated medicines
| Active Ingredient |
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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. |