ICD-11 code : 1F6B;
Preferred Label : Strongyloidiasis;
ICD-11 definition : A disease caused by the parasitic worm Strongyloides. This disease presents with symptoms
depending on the site of infection (gastrointestinal tract, pulmonary system, dermis,
or systemic), or may be asymptomatic. Transmission is by direct contact through penetration
of the skin (generally the feet) with larvae from faecally contaminated soil, or autoinfection
of an established infection. Confirmation is by identification of Strongyloides larvae
in faecal samples, duodenal fluid samples, sputum, pleural fluid, or tissue samples.;
Origin ID : 2088326190;
UMLS CUI : C0038463;
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A disease caused by the parasitic worm Strongyloides. This disease presents with symptoms
depending on the site of infection (gastrointestinal tract, pulmonary system, dermis,
or systemic), or may be asymptomatic. Transmission is by direct contact through penetration
of the skin (generally the feet) with larvae from faecally contaminated soil, or autoinfection
of an established infection. Confirmation is by identification of Strongyloides larvae
in faecal samples, duodenal fluid samples, sputum, pleural fluid, or tissue samples.
