Ascariasis
ICD-10 Code
B77
Ascariasis
Definition
An infection that is caused by the roundworm Ascaris lumbricoides, many cases of which remain asymptomatic. During the transient larval migratory phase, shortness of breath, fever, and eosinophilia can occur. Depending on the intestinal worm burden, a spectrum of gastrointestinal tract symptoms can occur.
Also known as Ascaris lumbricoides caused disease or disorder, Ascaris lumbricoides disease or disorder, Ascaris lumbricoides infectious disease — per MONDO
Also identified as
- DOID 456 per MONDO
- ICD10CM B77 per MONDO
- ICD9 127.0 per MONDO
- MESH D001196 per MONDO
- NCIT C128392 per MONDO
- SCTID 2435008 per MONDO
- UMLS C0003950 per MONDO
Drugs indicated
| Drug | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Ivermectin | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Mebendazole | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |