1B74.0

ICD-11 MMS 2026-01

Staphylococcus aureus superficial folliculitis

Description

Infection of the follicular ostium with Staphylococcus aureus. There is a predilection for hairy areas including the scalp, beard and thighs.

Index terms

  • Staphylococcus aureus superficial folliculitis
  • Follicular impetigo of Bockhart

Exclusions from above levels

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

Sibling codes

  • 1B74.Y – Superficial bacterial folliculitis due to other specified organism
  • 1B74.Z – Superficial bacterial folliculitis due to unspecified organism

Foundation entity

Staphylococcus aureus superficial folliculitis – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1929235891

Part of: 1B74: Superficial bacterial folliculitis › 01: Certain infectious or parasitic diseases