Diphtheria
ICD-10 Code
A36
Diphtheria
Definition
A Gram-positive bacterial infection caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae. It usually involves the oral cavity, pharynx, and nasal cavity. Patients develop pseudomembranes in the affected areas and manifest signs and symptoms of an upper respiratory infection. The diphtheria toxin may cause myocarditis, polyneuritis, and other systemic effects.
Also identified as
- DOID 11405 per MONDO
- ICD10CM A36 per MONDO
- ICD9 032 per MONDO
- ICD9 032.9 per MONDO
- MESH D004165 per MONDO
- NCIT C34541 per MONDO
- Orphanet 1679 per MONDO
- SCTID 397428000 per MONDO
- UMLS C0012546 per MONDO
Drugs indicated
| Drug | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Penicillin G | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Penicillin V | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |