ICD-11 code : FA90;
Preferred Label : Infection of vertebra;
ICD-11 definition : A condition of the vertebrae, caused by an infection with a bacterial, viral, fungal,
or parasitic source. This condition commonly present with fever, chills, headache,
weight loss, or may be asymptomatic. Confirmation is by identification of the infectious
agent in a blood sample, or radiographic tests.;
ICD-11 synonym : osteomyelitis of vertebra; enterobacterial spondylitis; infectious spondylitis;
ICD-11 "other" category code : FA90.Y;
ICD-11 "unspecified" category code : FA90.Z;
Origin ID : 868468606;
UMLS CUI : C0452221;
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UMLS correspondences (same concept)
A condition of the vertebrae, caused by an infection with a bacterial, viral, fungal,
or parasitic source. This condition commonly present with fever, chills, headache,
weight loss, or may be asymptomatic. Confirmation is by identification of the infectious
agent in a blood sample, or radiographic tests.