Lice infestation
ICD-10 Code
B85.2
Lice infestation
Definition
A contagious infestation of parasitic insects found on the head (Pediculus humanus capitis), body (Pediculus humanus corporis), or pubic area (Pthirus pubis) that typically cause itching and rash.
Also known as louse infestation (& [pediculosis and Phthirus] or [lice]), mixed pediculosis infestation, pediculosis, pediculosis and Phthirus infestation, pediculosis, unspecified, Pediculus humanus infection — per MONDO
Also identified as
- DOID 5502 per MONDO
- ICD10CM B85.2 per MONDO
- ICD9 132.9 per MONDO
- MESH D010373 per MONDO
- NCIT C128401 per MONDO
- UMLS C0030756 per MONDO
Drugs indicated
| Drug | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Permethrin | may prevent | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Malathion | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Permethrin | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |