Trichuriasis
ICD-10 Code
B79
Trichuriasis
Definition
An infection that is caused by the nematode Trichuris trichiura, a soil-transmitted helminth, which is transmitted via food and/or water contaminated with the eggs of the worm. Symptoms are usually mild and include abdominal pain, diarrhea, fatigue, and possibly anemia secondary to blood loss in diarrhea.
Also known as trichuriasis infection, Trichuris trichiura caused disease or disorder, Trichuris trichiura disease or disorder, Trichuris trichiura infectious disease, whipworm disease — per MONDO
Also identified as
- DOID 1252 per MONDO
- ICD10CM B79 per MONDO
- ICD9 127.3 per MONDO
- MESH D014257 per MONDO
- NCIT C128399 per MONDO
- SCTID 3752003 per MONDO
- UMLS C5551334 per MONDO
Drugs indicated
| Drug | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Albendazole | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Ivermectin | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Mebendazole | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |