ICD-10 Specific code P36.2: Sepsis of newborn due to Staphylococcus aureus
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 |
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English
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Sepsis of newborn due to Staphylococcus aureus |
French
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Infection du nouveau-né à staphylocoques dorés |
Hierarchical position
| Level | Code | Title | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | XVI | Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period | |
| 2 | P35-P39 | Infections specific to the perinatal period | |
| 3 | P36 | Bacterial sepsis of newborn | |
| 4 | P36.2 | Sepsis of newborn due to Staphylococcus aureus |
Indicated medicines
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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. |