ICD-10 Specific code B55.2: Mucocutaneous 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 Mucocutaneous leishmaniasis
Flag for French language  French Leishmaniose cutanรฉo-muqueuse

Hierarchical position

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

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.