A31.80: Disseminated atypical mycobacterium infection
You have inflammations on several areas of your body due to mycobacteria.
Mycobacteria are a particular type of bacteria. The bacteria trigger symptoms when the body’s defense system is weakened. The symptoms depend on which organ is affected. The bacteria are resistant to many drugs. The bacteria are difficult to treat. Treatment is therefore over a long period for the most part.
If the bacteria spread in the body, several organs can become inflamed. It is common to feel very sick and weak. You may get a high fever. Depending on which organs are affected, various other symptoms may occur.
Additional indicator
On medical documents, the ICD code is often appended by letters that indicate the diagnostic certainty or the affected side of the body.
- G: Confirmed diagnosis
- V: Tentative diagnosis
- Z: Condition after
- A: Excluded diagnosis
- L: Left
- R: Right
- B: Both sides
Further information
Source
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