ICD-10 Specific code A81.1: Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis
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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Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis |
French
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Panencéphalite sclérosante subaiguë |
Hierarchical position
| Level | Code | Title | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | I | Certain infectious and parasitic diseases | |
| 2 | A80-A89 | Viral infections of the central nervous system | |
| 3 | A81 | Atypical virus infections of central nervous system | |
| 4 | A81.1 | Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis |
Indicated medicines
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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. |