1C17.2

ICD-11 MMS 2026-01

Laryngeal diphtheria

Description

localised infection of mucous membranes of the larynx caused by toxigenic strains of Corynebacterium diphtheriae; it is characterised by the presence of a pseudomembrane at the site of infection; diphtheria toxin, produced by C. diphtheriae, can cause myocarditis, polyneuritis, and other systemic toxic effects.

Index terms

  • Laryngeal diphtheria
  • Diphtheritic laryngotracheitis
  • diphtheria of larynx
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  • diphtheritic inflammation of the larynx
  • diphtheritic laryngismus
  • diphtheritic laryngitis
  • laryngotracheitis diphtheria
  • Diphtheritic croup
  • diphtheritic stridulous croup
  • spasmodic diphtheritic croup
  • Diphtheritic ulcer of larynx

Inclusions

  • Diphtheritic laryngotracheitis

Exclusions from above levels

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

Sibling codes

  • 1C17.0 – Pharyngeal or tonsillar diphtheria
  • 1C17.1 – Nasal diphtheria
  • 1C17.3 – Cutaneous diphtheria
  • 1C17.Y – Other specified diphtheria
  • 1C17.Z – Diphtheria, unspecified

Foundation entity

Laryngeal diphtheria – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1101542926

Allowed postcoordination axes

Part of: 1C17: Diphtheria › 01: Certain infectious or parasitic diseases