Cutaneous diphtheria

ICD-10 Code A36.3

Cutaneous diphtheria

Definition

A usually mild form of diphtheria characterized by infection of the skin by corynebacterium diphtheria and the resulting formation of a chronic, shallow ulcer that is sometimes bordered or followed by a bulla.

Also known as cutaneous diphtheria — per MONDO

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
Integumental system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Skin of body Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0