B60.2: Naegleriasis
You have been infected with amebae. As a result, tissue in your body has become inflamed.
Amebae are pathogens that are mainly found in the earth and in water.
The pathogens sometimes get into the body via the nose, throat or airways, and then spread via the blood. If the brain becomes inflamed, the person often has a high temperature and headaches. They may also get cramp attacks and no longer be able to move certain areas of the body properly. The person may also lose consciousness. In that case, you may be seriously ill.
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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