ICD-11 definition : A disease caused by an infection with the gram-negative bacteria Yersinia enterocolitica,
excluding infections in the intestinal tract. This disease presents with symptoms
depending on the site of infection, and may lead to a systemic infection. Transmission
is by the faecal-oral route from the ingestion of contaminated food or water, or direct
contact with infected animals or humans. Confirmation is by identification of Yersinia
enterocolitica from affected tissues.;
ICD-11 synonym : rodent pseudotuberculosis; infection by yersinia pseudotuberculosis; pseudotuberculosis; infection by pasteurella pseudotuberculosis;
A disease caused by an infection with the gram-negative bacteria Yersinia enterocolitica,
excluding infections in the intestinal tract. This disease presents with symptoms
depending on the site of infection, and may lead to a systemic infection. Transmission
is by the faecal-oral route from the ingestion of contaminated food or water, or direct
contact with infected animals or humans. Confirmation is by identification of Yersinia
enterocolitica from affected tissues.