ICD-10 Specific code B72: Dracunculiasis

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 Dracunculiasis
Flag for French language  French Dracunculose

Hierarchical position

Level Code Title
1 I Certain infectious and parasitic diseases
2 B65-B83 Helminthiases
3 B72 Dracunculiasis

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.