Hepatitis due to Toxoplasma gondiiICD-11 Subcategory
ICD-11 code : 1F57.0;
Preferred Label : Hepatitis due to Toxoplasma gondii;
ICD-11 definition : A disease of the liver, caused by an infection with the protozoan parasite Toxoplasma
gondii. This disease is characterized by jaundice. Transmission is by haematogenous
spread to the liver after direct ingestion of contaminated food, or indirect transmission
by consumption of food or water contaminated with infected cat faeces. Confirmation
is by detection of antibodies against Toxoplasma gondii in a blood sample or identification
of Toxoplasm gondii in hepatic tissue.;
ICD-11 synonym : hepatitis in toxoplasmosis; toxoplasmal hepatitis; hepatitis due to toxoplasmosis;
A disease of the liver, caused by an infection with the protozoan parasite Toxoplasma
gondii. This disease is characterized by jaundice. Transmission is by haematogenous
spread to the liver after direct ingestion of contaminated food, or indirect transmission
by consumption of food or water contaminated with infected cat faeces. Confirmation
is by detection of antibodies against Toxoplasma gondii in a blood sample or identification
of Toxoplasm gondii in hepatic tissue.