ICD-10 Specific code B55.0: Visceral leishmaniasis

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 Visceral leishmaniasis
Flag for French language  French Leishmaniose viscรฉrale

Hierarchical position

Level Code Title
1 I Certain infectious and parasitic diseases
2 B50-B64 Protozoal diseases
3 B55 Leishmaniasis
4 B55.0 Visceral leishmaniasis

Indicated medicines

Active Ingredient Description
Amphotericin B

Amphotericin B is a macrocyclic, polyene antifungal antibiotic produced by Streptomyces nodosus. The molecule is thought to act by binding to sterols in the fungal cell membrane, with a resulting change in membrane permeability, allowing leakage of a variety of small molecules.

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.