Ecthyma

Description

Ecthyma is a superficial ulcerative bacterial pyoderma. It is characterised by small, purulent, shallow, punched-out ulcers with thick, brown-black crusts and surrounding erythema. The commonest form is caused by beta-haemolytic streptococci, often in association with Staphylococcus aureus. It is associated with poor hygiene and malnutrition. Ecthyma gangrenosum is an uncommon severe variant caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

Exclusions from above levels

NE83.1 – Infection arising from device, implant or graft, not elsewhere classified

Child codes

1B73.0 – Streptococcal ecthyma
1B73.1 – Staphylococcal ecthyma
1B73.2 – Ecthyma gangrenosum
1B73.Y – Other specified ecthyma
1B73.Z – Ecthyma, unspecified

Sibling codes

1B70 – Bacterial cellulitis, erysipelas or lymphangitis
1B71 – Necrotising fasciitis
1B72 – Impetigo
1B74 – Superficial bacterial folliculitis
1B75 – Deep bacterial folliculitis or pyogenic abscess of the skin
1B7Y – Other specified pyogenic bacterial infection of skin or subcutaneous tissue
1B7Z – Pyogenic bacterial infection of skin or subcutaneous tissue, unspecified

Foundation entity

Ecthyma – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/337308923

Part of: 01: Certain infectious or parasitic diseases