ICD-11 code : 1C19;
Preferred Label : Legionellosis;
ICD-11 definition : A disease of the pulmonary system, caused by an infection with the gram-negative bacteria
Legionella. This disease is characterized by cough, shortness of breath, fever, muscle
aches, or headache. Transmission is by inhalation of mist or vapour contaminated with
Legionella. Confirmation is by detection of Legionella antigen in urine, identification
of Legionalla from sputum or lung biopsy, or a four-fold increase in antibodies to
Legionella.;
ICD-11 synonym : legionella pneumophila infection; Legionnaire's pneumonia; infection by legionella pneumophilia; legionella pneumonia; legionella infection; legionellosis;
Origin ID : 390042715;
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ICD-10 Mapping
A disease of the pulmonary system, caused by an infection with the gram-negative bacteria
Legionella. This disease is characterized by cough, shortness of breath, fever, muscle
aches, or headache. Transmission is by inhalation of mist or vapour contaminated with
Legionella. Confirmation is by detection of Legionella antigen in urine, identification
of Legionalla from sputum or lung biopsy, or a four-fold increase in antibodies to
Legionella.