ICD-10 Specific code B05.1: Measles complicated by meningitis

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
Flag for English language  English Measles complicated by meningitis
Flag for English language  English Postmeasles meningitis

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
4 B05.1 Measles complicated by meningitis

Indicated medicines

Active Ingredient Description
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.