ICD-10 Specific code A69.8: Other specified spirochaetal infections
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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Other specified spirochaetal infections |
French
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Autres infections à spirochètes précisées |
Hierarchical position
| Level | Code | Title | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | I | Certain infectious and parasitic diseases | |
| 2 | A65-A69 | Other spirochaetal diseases | |
| 3 | A69 | Other spirochaetal infections | |
| 4 | A69.8 | Other specified spirochaetal infections |
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. |