Cutaneous listeriosis

Description

This is a bacterial infection caused by a Gram-positive, motile bacterium, Listeria monocytogenes. Listeriosis occurs primarily in newborn infants, elderly patients, and patients who are immunocompromised.

Index terms

Cutaneous listeriosis

Exclusions from above levels

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

Sibling codes

1C1A.1 – Listerial meningitis or meningoencephalitis
1C1A.Y – Other specified listeriosis
1C1A.Z – Listeriosis, unspecified

Foundation entity

Cutaneous listeriosis – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1789950491

Allowed postcoordination axes

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Part of: 1C1A: Listeriosis › 01: Certain infectious or parasitic diseases