Zygomycosis

ICD-10 Code B46

Zygomycosis

Definition

Any infection due to a fungus of the Zygomycota phylum. The disease typically involves the rhino-facial-cranial area, lungs, gastrointestinal tract, skin, or less commonly other organ systems. The infecting fungi have a predilection for invading vessels of the arterial system, causing embolization and subsequent necrosis of surrounding tissue.

Also known as Mucormycosis, Zygomycota infectious disease — per MONDO

Also identified as

Drugs indicated

Drug Relation Source
Amphotericin B may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Itraconazole may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)