B87.1: Wound myiasis
You have one or more wounds that are infected by fly larvae.
Flies can lay their eggs in open wounds. The larvae hatch from the flies’ eggs. Fly larvae are also known as maggots. There are various species of flies. The larvae of some species feed exclusively on dead tissue in wounds. In contrast, the larvae of other species also attack healthy tissue.
The larvae bury themselves in the affected tissue. A pustule can form at the site. The site may be itchy or sore. You may also feel movement at the affected site. From wounds, the larvae can also infect other areas inside the body.
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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