ICD-11 code : MF97;
Preferred Label : Pyuria;
ICD-11 definition : Pyuria is a urinary condition that is characterized by an elevated number of white
blood cells in the urine. Doctors define a high number as at least 10 white blood
cells per cubic millimeter (mm³) of centrifuged urine. Pyuria can cause the urine
to look cloudy or as if it contains pus.;
ICD-11 synonym : pus in urine; pus cells in urine;
Origin ID : 2000630356;
Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
- Currated CISMeF NLP mapping
- PYURIA [WHO-ART Preferred Term]
- Pyuria [MedDRA Preferred Term]
Pyuria is a urinary condition that is characterized by an elevated number of white
blood cells in the urine. Doctors define a high number as at least 10 white blood
cells per cubic millimeter (mm³) of centrifuged urine. Pyuria can cause the urine
to look cloudy or as if it contains pus.
