T37.2: Poisoning: Antimalarials and drugs acting on other blood protozoa
You have been poisoned by a drug that acts against certain pathogens.
The drug acts against certain pathogens that propagate in the blood. Such pathogens include malaria agents, for example. But some such drugs are also used for other disorders, such as rheumatism.
A drug can cause poisoning if, for example, too much of it is taken. The drug may also be administered or taken by mistake.
Depending on exactly which drug has caused the poisoning, there can be different symptoms. There can be headaches or dizziness, for example. There may also be confusion. Seizures may also occur. The heart may beat too quickly, too slowly, or irregularly.
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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