1F23.11

ICD-11 MMS 2026-01

Candida balanoposthitis

Description

A disease caused by an infection with the fungi Candida (commonly Candida albicans). This disease is characterised by inflammation of the glans or prepuce. This disease may also present with eroded white papules, or white discharge. Transmission is by sexual contact. Confirmation is by identification of Candida in a sub-preputial swab or urine sample.

Index terms

  • Candida balanoposthitis
  • Balanitis due to candida
  • Candidal balanitis
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  • Candidosis of penis
  • Penile thrush

Inclusions

  • Candidosis of penis
  • Penile thrush

Exclusions from above levels

  • 1F23.0 – Candidosis of lips or oral mucous membranes
  • 2B01 – Mycosis fungoides
  • CA70 – Hypersensitivity pneumonitis due to organic dust
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  • NE83.1 – Infection arising from device, implant or graft, not elsewhere classified

Sibling codes

  • 1F23.10 – Vulvovaginal candidosis
  • 1F23.12 – Flexural or intertriginous candidosis
  • 1F23.13 – Candidosis of nail or paronychium
  • 1F23.14 – Chronic mucocutaneous candidosis
  • 1F23.15 – Disseminated cutaneous candidosis
  • 1F23.16 – Candida otomycosis
  • 1F23.1Y – Candidosis of skin or mucous membrane of other specified site
  • 1F23.1Z – Candidosis of skin or mucous membranes, unspecified

Foundation entity

Candida balanoposthitis – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/407172127

Allowed postcoordination axes

Part of: 1F23.1: Candidosis of skin or mucous membranes › 1F23: Candidosis › 01: Certain infectious or parasitic diseases