Echinococcosis
ICD-10 Code
B67
Echinococcosis
Definition
A parasitic infection caused by tapeworm larvae of Echinococcus. It affects livestock and humans. It is characterized by the formation of hydatid cysts mainly in the liver, lungs, spleen, and kidneys. Rupture of the cysts may lead to shock.
Also known as echinococcosis, Echinococcus caused disease or disorder, Echinococcus disease or disorder, Echinococcus infectious disease — per MONDO
Also identified as
- DOID 1496 per MONDO
- ICD10CM B67 per MONDO
- ICD9 122 per MONDO
- ICD9 122.9 per MONDO
- MESH D004443 per MONDO
- NCIT C84682 per MONDO
- SCTID 74942003 per MONDO
- UMLS C0013502 per MONDO
Drugs indicated
| Drug | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Albendazole | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |