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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Diphtheria |
French
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Diphtérie |
| Level | Code | Title | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | I | Certain infectious and parasitic diseases | |
| 2 | A30-A49 | Other bacterial diseases | |
| 3 | A36 | Diphtheria |
| Code | Title | |
|---|---|---|
| A36.0 | Pharyngeal diphtheria | |
| A36.1 | Nasopharyngeal diphtheria | |
| A36.2 | Laryngeal diphtheria | |
| A36.3 | Cutaneous diphtheria | |
| A36.8 | Other diphtheria | |
| A36.9 | Diphtheria, unspecified |
| Active Ingredient | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Benzylpenicillin |
Benzylpenicillin is a beta-lactam antibiotic. It is bacteriocidal by inhibiting bacterial cell wall biosynthesis. Penicillin resistance can be mediated by alteration of penicillin binding proteins or development of beta-lactamases. |
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| Erythromycin |
Erythromycin exerts its antimicrobial action by binding to the 50S ribosomal sub-unit of susceptible microorganisms and suppresses protein synthesis. Erythromycin is bacteriostatic and bactericidal depending on its concentration and the type of organism. |
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| 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. |
