ICD-11 code : 1A61;
Preferred Label : Early syphilis;
ICD-11 definition : A disease caused by an infection with the gram-negative bacteria Treponema pallidum
pallidum, including primary and secondary stages of syphilis, and early latent syphilis
of less than 2 years duration. This disease is characterized by a single chancre in
the primary stage, and diffuse rash in the secondary stage. Transmission is commonly
by sexual contact.;
ICD-11 synonym : syphilis causing death under 2 years of age, stated to be acquired; early syphilis, unspecified; Infection due to Treponema pallidum NOS; conjugal syphilitis; acquired syphilis; general syphilis; acquired syphilis NOS; organic syphilis;
ICD-11 "other" category code : 1A61.Y;
ICD-11 "unspecified" category code : 1A61.Z;
Origin ID : 1179111584;
ICD-10 Mapping
A disease caused by an infection with the gram-negative bacteria Treponema pallidum
pallidum, including primary and secondary stages of syphilis, and early latent syphilis
of less than 2 years duration. This disease is characterized by a single chancre in
the primary stage, and diffuse rash in the secondary stage. Transmission is commonly
by sexual contact.
