Preferred Label : Gastrointestinal anthrax;
ICD-11 definition : Gastrointestinal anthrax caused by bacteria called Bacillus anthracis occurs when
someone eats anthrax-tainted meat which is one of the three main routes. Symptoms
of gastrointestinal anthrax usually develop within one week and can affect the mouth,
esophagus, intestines, and colon. Symptoms may include nausea and vomiting (the vomit
may include blood), anemia and bloody diarrhea.;
Origin ID : 1800193089;
Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
Gastrointestinal anthrax caused by bacteria called Bacillus anthracis occurs when
someone eats anthrax-tainted meat which is one of the three main routes. Symptoms
of gastrointestinal anthrax usually develop within one week and can affect the mouth,
esophagus, intestines, and colon. Symptoms may include nausea and vomiting (the vomit
may include blood), anemia and bloody diarrhea.
