A65: Nonvenereal syphilis
You are infected with bejel.
This condition is also known as endemic syphilis. Bejel is a disease caused by bacteria. The disease occurs in North Africa and the Middle East. You can get infected by touching an infected person on an affected area of their skin. You can also be infected by an item of shared use, such as a drinking glass.
First of all, changes occur in the mucous membrane in the mouth. The corners of the mouth may also be affected. Scaly papules may then appear all over the body. Changes may also occur in bones or joints.
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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