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
- DOID 12275 per MONDO
- ICD10CM A36.3 per MONDO
- ICD9 032.85 per MONDO
- NCIT C34544 per MONDO
- SCTID 18901009 per MONDO
- UMLS C0012555 per MONDO
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 |