What does ICD code A50.2 G mean?

A50.2: Early congenital syphilis, unspecified

You have been infected with syphilis. The disease was transmitted to you by your mother.

Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease. There are diseases that are particularly transmitted during sex. These diseases are also called sexually transmitted diseases. They are usually caused by specific pathogens. The pathogens can for instance be transmitted via vaginal fluid or semen. The pathogens may also be transmitted from a sick mother to her new-born child when she gives birth. As well as that, the disease can be transmitted to the child during pregnancy.

Your mother has transmitted syphilis to you during pregnancy or when giving birth. Syphilis is caused by specific bacteria.

If you are infected with syphilis before being born, you can have many different symptoms. It is also possible to have no symptoms at all. Sometimes the syphilis results in a premature birth or the bones do not grow properly. You may also have a skin rash on your hands and feet, or on your face. Some areas of the body can also be inflamed by syphilis. For example, these can be the nose, eyes or bones. Syphilis can also cause brain damage. This can cause learning difficulties and lower intelligence.

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

Note

This information is not intended for self-diagnosis and does not replace professional medical advice from a doctor. If you find an ICD code on a personal medical document, please also note the additional indicator used for diagnostic confidence.
Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the ICD diagnosis code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.

Source

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