Initial stage of trachoma

Description

This refers to the initial stage of an infectious disease caused by the Chlamydia trachomatis bacterium which produces a characteristic roughening of the inner surface of the eyelids.

Index terms

Initial stage of trachoma
Trachoma dubium

Inclusions

Trachoma dubium

Exclusions from above levels

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

Sibling codes

1C23.1 – Active stage of trachoma
1C23.Y – Other specified trachoma
1C23.Z – Trachoma, unspecified

Foundation entity

Initial stage of trachoma – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/727668449

Allowed postcoordination axes

laterality

Part of: 1C23: Trachoma › 01: Certain infectious or parasitic diseases