Pneumonia due to Klebsiella pneumoniaeICD-11 Sub-sub category
ICD-11 code : CA40.03;
Preferred Label : Pneumonia due to Klebsiella pneumoniae;
ICD-11 definition : A disease of the pulmonary system, caused by an infection with the gram-negative bacteria
Klebsiella pneumoniae. This infection common presents with thick, haemorrhagic, mucoid
sputum. Transmission is by inhalation of infected respiratory secretions. Confirmation
is by identification of Klebsiella pneumoniae in a sputum sample.;
A disease of the pulmonary system, caused by an infection with the gram-negative bacteria
Klebsiella pneumoniae. This infection common presents with thick, haemorrhagic, mucoid
sputum. Transmission is by inhalation of infected respiratory secretions. Confirmation
is by identification of Klebsiella pneumoniae in a sputum sample.