B71.8: Other specified cestode infections
You have been diagnosed as having tapeworm.
Tapeworms are parasites. Parasites are small creatures that, at least for periods of time, live off other creatures. In humans they can cause illnesses. Depending on what sort they are, tapeworms can infect specific animals, for example rats. You typically become infected by swallowing the worm eggs. This can happen via infected or contaminated food, for example.
Tapeworm can also cause stomach pain or diarrhea. Tapeworm larvae can infect the hypodermis or muscle tissue. The brain or eye may also be affected. It is also possible that you have no symptoms at all.
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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