Fungal myelitis

Description

Inflammation of the spinal cord caused by fungal agents. Primary pathogens include Cryptococcus neoformans, Coccidioides immitis, Blastomyces dermatitides, Histoplasma capsulatum, Candida, and Aspergillus.

Index terms

Fungal myelitis

Exclusions from above levels

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

Sibling codes

1D02.0 – Bacterial myelitis
1D02.3 – Parasitic myelitis
1D02.Y – Other specified infectious myelitis, not elsewhere classified
1D02.Z – Infectious myelitis, unspecified

Foundation entity

Fungal myelitis – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/431392958

Allowed postcoordination axes

hasCausingCondition

Part of: 1D02: Infectious myelitis, not elsewhere classified › 01: Certain infectious or parasitic diseases