Pediculosis capitis

ICD-11 code : 1G00.0;

Preferred Label : Pediculosis capitis;

ICD-11 definition : A condition of the scalp and hair shaft, caused by an infection with the parasite Pediculus humanus capitis. This condition is characterized by pruritus which may lead to sores or thickened discoloured skin. Transmission is by direct or indirect contact with an infected individual or animal. Confirmation is by identification of Pediculus humanus capitis eggs or Pediculus humanus capitis.;

ICD-11 synonym : Head-louse infestation; Head lice; Infestation by Pediculus capitis;

Details

Origin ID

1299766510;

Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
- Head lice [HPMULTI term]
- Pediculosis capitis [MedDRA LLT]
- Pediculus humanus capitis infestation [DO Concept]
- pediculosis/skin infestation other [ICPC-2 Rubric]
- pediculus [MeSH Descriptor]
Currated CISMeF NLP mapping
- Head lice [MedDRA LLT]
- Human Head Louse [NCIt concept]
- Pediculosis capitis (disorder) [SNOMED CT concept]
- Pediculosis due to Pediculus humanus capitis [ICD-10 Sub-category]
- head lice [MedlinePlus Topic]
- pediculosis capitis [SNOMED Notion]
ICD-10 Mapping
- Pediculosis due to Pediculus humanus capitis [ICD-10 Sub-category]

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