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 |
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English | Zoster with other nervous system involvement |
French | Zona accompagné d'autres manifestations neurologiques |
Level | Code | Title | |
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1 | I | Certain infectious and parasitic diseases | |
2 | B00-B09 | Viral infections characterized by skin and mucous membrane lesions | |
3 | B02 | Zoster [herpes zoster] | |
4 | B02.2 | Zoster with other nervous system involvement |
Active Ingredient | Description | |
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Aciclovir |
Acyclovir is an antiviral agent with activity against herpes simplex virus and varicella-zoster virus. Acyclovir inhibits the DNA polymerase of the virus, preventing further proliferation. |
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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. |