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ICD-11 code : 1B20;

Preferred Label : Leprosy;

ICD-11 definition : A disease caused by an infection with Mycobacterium leprae. This disease commonly presents with a long asymptomatic period followed by granulomatous lesions of the skin, respiratory tract, and peripheral nerves. Transmission is commonly by droplet transmission. Confirmation is by identification of Mycobacterium leprae with skin biopsy.;

ICD-11 synonym : anesthesia leprosy; maculoanesthetic leprosy; anesthetic leprosy; macular leprosy; Infection due to Mycobacterium leprae; Hansen disease; leprosy unspecified;

ICD-11 inclusion : Infection due to Mycobacterium leprae;

ICD-11 "unspecified" category code : 1B20.Z;

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A disease caused by an infection with Mycobacterium leprae. This disease commonly presents with a long asymptomatic period followed by granulomatous lesions of the skin, respiratory tract, and peripheral nerves. Transmission is commonly by droplet transmission. Confirmation is by identification of Mycobacterium leprae with skin biopsy.

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08/05/2025


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