ICD-10 Specific code B05: Measles
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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Measles |
Hierarchical position
| Level | Code | Title | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | I | Certain infectious and parasitic diseases | |
| 2 | B00-B09 | Viral infections characterized by skin and mucous membrane lesions | |
| 3 | B05 | Measles |
Contents
| Code | Title | |
|---|---|---|
| B05.0 | Measles complicated by encephalitis | |
| B05.1 | Measles complicated by meningitis | |
| B05.2 | Measles complicated by pneumonia | |
| B05.3 | Measles complicated by otitis media | |
| B05.4 | Measles with intestinal complications | |
| B05.8 | Measles with other complications | |
| B05.9 | Measles without complication |
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. |