ICD-11 code : 1C17;
Preferred Label : Diphtheria;
ICD-11 definition : A disease commonly of the respiratory system, caused by an infection of the gram-positive
bacteria Corynebacterium diphtheriae. This disease is characterized by sore throat,
fever, and a pseudomembrane on the tonsils, pharynx, or nasal cavity. Transmission
is by inhalation of infected respiratory secretions, or direct cutaneous contact.
Confirmation is by identification of Corynebacterium diphtheriae from a throat swab
or infected tissue, and by clinical signs.;
ICD-11 synonym : infection due to corynebacterium diphtheriae; diphtherial infection;
ICD-11 "other" category code : 1C17.Y;
ICD-11 "unspecified" category code : 1C17.Z;
Origin ID : 508032285;
UMLS CUI : C0012546;
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UMLS correspondences (same concept)
A disease commonly of the respiratory system, caused by an infection of the gram-positive
bacteria Corynebacterium diphtheriae. This disease is characterized by sore throat,
fever, and a pseudomembrane on the tonsils, pharynx, or nasal cavity. Transmission
is by inhalation of infected respiratory secretions, or direct cutaneous contact.
Confirmation is by identification of Corynebacterium diphtheriae from a throat swab
or infected tissue, and by clinical signs.