ICD-10 Specific code B47.9: Mycetoma, unspecified
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
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English
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Mycetoma, unspecified |
French
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Mycétome, sans précision |
Hierarchical position
| Level | Code | Title | |
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| 1 | I | Certain infectious and parasitic diseases | |
| 2 | B35-B49 | Mycoses | |
| 3 | B47 | Mycetoma | |
| 4 | B47.9 | Mycetoma, unspecified |
Indicated medicines
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Cefprozil belongs to a sub-group of beta-lactam antibiotics, cephalosporins. It is bactericidal and acts by inhibiting synthesis of bacterial cell wall. The bactericidal action of cefprozil results from inhibition of cell-wall synthesis. |
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Diflucortolone is a topically acting fluoridated corticosteroid which suppresses inflammation in inflammatory and allergic skin conditions and alleviates the subjective complaints such as itching, burning and pain. |
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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. |